recipe for honey-glazed hot honey brussels sprouts with a tangy kick

Bon Appetit published a recipe for honey-glazed brussels sprouts that are roasted until charred and then coated in a sticky sauce made from honey, butter, vinegar, and chile flakes. The honey is caramelized to deepen its sweetness before being combined with the other ingredients to create a tangy-sweet glaze with a noticeable but balanced kick.

The recipe advises preheating a rimmed baking sheet in a 450°F oven and arranging halved brussels sprouts cut side down on the hot pan for roasting. This technique helps achieve a deeply browned, crispy texture. The sprouts roast for 15 to 25 minutes on the bottom rack until softened and browned.

The hot honey glaze is prepared by simmering honey until it foams and bubbles, then adding vinegar and chile flakes. The mixture thickens slightly as it cools and is poured over the roasted sprouts just before serving to maintain crisp edges. The recipe notes that the spice level can be adjusted by reducing or omitting the chile flakes.

The recipe yields a generous amount of glaze, which can also be saved for drizzling on other dishes like pizza. The sauce has a pourable consistency similar to warm maple syrup, making it versatile for various uses in the kitchen.