Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Gremolata | Tupelo Honey

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 1/4 cup canola oil, for baking
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup Bacon Gremolata (recipe follows)
• 1 cup Garlic Ranch Dressing (recipe follows) or store-bought, for serving
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 strips cooked maple-pepper bacon (or your favorite), chopped into 1/4-inch strips
• Finely grated zest of 2 fresh lemons
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 3 tablespoons roasted garlic puree
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt