Bacon Brussels Sprouts

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 2 cups brussels sprouts
• 3/4 cup thick cut bacon, cubed
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from savorysimple.net

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, render the fat from the bacon over low to medium-low heat. Once the fat has mostly melted down, turn up the heat and brown the bacon cubes until brown and crunchy. Set aside to drain on a paper towel. Remove all but two tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pan.

In the same skillet, add the brussels and allow them to caramelize on one side. Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar, using a spatula to scrape up any brown bits and incorporate them with the brussels. Continue to saute the brussels on high heat for a few minutes, shaking the pan, until they have softened up a bit. Add the bacon back to the pan along with the brown sugar. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved and is evenly coating the brussels sprouts.