British Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Parsnips

Introduction

Experience the irresistible combination of sweet parsnips and smoky bacon, grilled to perfection on the Arteflame. The even heat distribution of the flat griddle cooktop ensures a crispy caramelization while the bacon crisps beautifully. This is an easy, delicious side dish that’s perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

• 6 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks
• 12 slices of smoked bacon
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

Step 1: Get the Arteflame grill ready for grilling

1. Pour some vegetable oil on three paper napkins and place them in the grill.
2. Stack firewood over the soaked napkins.
3. Light the paper napkins and wait about 20 minutes until the grill heats up.

Step 2: Prepare the parsnips

1. Peel the parsnips and cut them into sticks, roughly the same size for even cooking.
2. In a bowl, toss the parsnips with melted butter, honey, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

Step 3: Wrap with bacon

1. Wrap each parsnip stick with a slice of smoked bacon, spiraling it tightly.
2. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.

Step 4: Grill the bacon-wrapped parsnips

1. Place the bacon-wrapped parsnips on the flat griddle cooktop towards the hotter center area.
2. Cook for about 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally until the bacon is crispy and the parsnips are tender.

Step 5: Serve and enjoy

1. Remove the bacon-wrapped parsnips from the grill.
2. Let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Tips

• Use high-quality smoked bacon for a deeper flavor.
• Place parsnips near the center of the flat cooktop for more heat, then move them outward if they cook too fast.
• For extra crispiness, try brushing a little extra honey on the bacon towards the final minutes of grilling.

Variations

1. Spicy Honey-Glazed: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey-butter mix for a slight heat kick.
2. Gourmet Maple & Thyme: Substitute honey with maple syrup and sprinkle chopped fresh thyme for an earthy taste.
3. Cheesy Parmesan Twist: Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the bacon-wrapped parsnips during the last few minutes of grilling.
4. Garlic & Rosemary: Add minced garlic and dried rosemary to the butter for a fragrant, savory touch.
5. Balsamic-Glazed: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the grilled parsnips for a tangy depth.

Conclusion

These British-style bacon-wrapped parsnips are a deliciously smoky and crispy dish, made even better with the Arteflame’s even heat distribution. Serve them hot for maximum flavor!

Best pairings

• Grilled ribeye steak
• Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
• Caramelized Brussels sprouts
• A glass of full-bodied red wine
• Crispy grilled sourdough bread