Brussels sprouts with Bacon

By hansonkw

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 6 bacon slices, chopped
• 2 Tbl apple juice or cider
• Salt &pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook sprouts in steamer basket with lid on until almost tender, about 5 min
Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp & brown
Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels
Drain all but 3 Tbls of drippings from pan
Heat drippings on medium heat
Add sprouts & cook until tender & browned in spots, about 5 min
Add juice. Bring to boil,stirring gently until sprouts are coated
Season with salt& pepper