Heat a deep pot of oil to 350F. I used peanut oil because of its high smoke point and relative affordability. If you want to roast instead, heat your oven to 400F
Place the pickling spice into a sauce pot with the rice wine vinegar and bring to boil
Once boiling, strain the liquid over the sliced peppers and set aside to marinate
When the oil is heated, carefully add the sprouts, bacon and cauliflower and cook until crispy
Alternately, if roasting, place the sprouts, bacon and cauliflower on a roasting pan and toss in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, roast for 20-25 mins
Remove the fried/roasted items and place them on a paper lined plate
Season with salt and pepper, then move to a serving platter
Remove peppers from marinade and sprinkle over the sprouts
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with parmesan cheese