Brown Sugar BBQ Whole Roasted Cauliflower

If you love whole roasted cauliflower, then you have to try our brown sugar BBQ version, which is perfect for when you're craving summer BBQ flavors without the meat. Sure, you can get cauliflower any time of the year at the grocery store, but peak season runs through the summer into October. During this time, you can get extra tasty (and beautiful) heads of cauliflower at the farmers’ market, right around the same time that we're craving all things BBQ.  

The best part about roasted cauliflower is the caramelized golden bits. Adding a cup of water into the skillet halfway through cooking helps the cauliflower steam a bit in the center and skips a common step in roasted cauliflower recipes where you have to boil or steam the cauliflower before putting it in the oven. Skipping the boiling and steaming means that it won’t retain as much moisture and it can crisp up in the oven, which translates into extra crispiness on the outside. 

Tip: Give your cauliflower plenty of time to roast for the most delicious result. At the end of roasting, the cauliflower should be just knife-tender with a little give when you insert a knife into the center, and the outside should be beautiful and golden. 

Loving this whole roasted cauliflower situation? Well, it’s not the only flavor profile we’ve got! Try our whole roasted cauliflower Parm, Buffalo cauliflower, and Thanksgiving cauliflower next. 

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