Radishes aren't just for salads. Crisp up your radishes in bacon drippings for the perfect sweet and savory side dish to any recipe.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
16ozDandy radishesquartered, greens cut off
4slicesbaconchopped
1/2mediumyellow onionchopped
2teaspoonsgarlicminced
1 teaspoonfresh thymechopped (plus more for garnish)
1/3 teaspoonsalt
1/3teaspoonground pepper
1 1/2 Tablespoonsred wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoonsunsalted butter
Instructions
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.
Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate (we recommend using tongs or a slotted spoon) and set it aside for later. Leave the drippings in the pan. You'll use it for cooking the radishes.
Add the radishes and yellow onion in an even layer to the pan. Cook the vegetables undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred on one side.
Stir and continue to cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total.
Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook the garlic, sitrring constantly, for about 1 minute so it doesn't burn.
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in red wine vinegar, butter, and the reserved bacon.