Roasted Bacon with Turnip
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Roasted bacon with turnip is a simple sheet pan meal that combines crispy, smoky bacon with tender caramelized turnips seasoned with warm spices. Turnips are such an underrated vegetable, and they're packed with vitamin C and fiber while being incredibly low in calories. The maple syrup and apple cider vinegar create this beautiful sweet and tangy glaze that makes even turnip skeptics ask for seconds. Trust me, this one is a keeper.
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Ingredients
- 8bacon strips(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ¾ kgturnips(peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonground cumin
- ¾ teaspoongarlic powder
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1½ tablespoonsmaple syrup
- 1 tablespoonapple cider vinegar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup effortless.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create your spice blend.
Tip: Mixing spices together beforehand ensures even distribution throughout the dish.
- 3
Place the bacon pieces and turnip cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over everything.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; arrange ingredients in a single layer for optimal roasting.
- 4
Toss everything together gently with your hands or two spoons until the bacon and turnips are well coated with oil and spices. Scatter fresh thyme sprigs throughout.
Tip: Handle gently to keep bacon pieces intact and avoid breaking the turnips.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the turnips are golden brown and tender.
Tip: The turnips should be fork-tender and caramelized on the edges when done.
- 6
While roasting, whisk together maple syrup and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl to create a glaze.
Tip: This step can be done while the vegetables roast to save time.
- 7
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle the maple-vinegar glaze evenly over the roasted bacon and turnips, tossing gently to coat.
Tip: The glaze will continue to caramelize slightly from the residual heat of the roasted vegetables.
- 8
Transfer to a serving dish and serve while hot. Discard the thyme sprigs before serving.
Tip: This dish is best enjoyed immediately while the bacon is still crispy and the turnips are warm.
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