Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Bacon

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. fresh Brussels sprouts - halved
• 5 slices Applewood smoked back
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Cook Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water to cover for 4 minutes. Drain. Plunge sprouts into ice water to stop cooking process - drain.

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until crisp (not too dark), remove back and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp of drippings in skillet.

Melt butter in hot drippings over medium high heat; stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minutes or until sugar is melted and sauce thickens slightly. Stir in Brussels sprouts; cook, stirring often, 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.