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Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

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By cooksmarts.com

Savor the sweet-tangy crunch of caramelized Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts - an irresistible side dish!

Side DishVegetable

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Brussels Sprouts, halved
  • 6 slices Bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 Lemon, juice

Instructions

  1. Place Brussels sprouts in a microwave-safe dish. Add a splash of water, cover with a wet paper towel and microwave for 2.5 to 3 minutes. (If you prefer not to microwave, boil Brussels sprouts in salted boiling water for ~2 minutes.)
  2. Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and saute until brown and a bit crispy, about 5 minutes. If there is a lot of the fat in the pan, drain so that only 1 tbsp remains. If the pan is looking too dry, just add a splash of water and scrape up your bacon bits.
  3. Add Brussels sprouts to pan and saute for about 5 minutes, until Brussels sprouts are golden on the outside.
  4. Add in balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and water. Saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and finish with lemon juice. Take a bite (make sure it has some bacon in it) and season to taste with salt and pepper.