Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts Recipe from EatingWell.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup cider vinegar (see Tip)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Combine Brussels sprouts, water, and ¼ tsp of salt in a skillet.
2. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 5-7 minutes. The Brussels should be tender. Drain.
3. In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp. Drain the bacon grease on a paper towel.
4. Add oil, shallot, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shallots are tender.
5. Whisk in vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, mustard, pepper, and the remaining ¼ tsp salt. Cook, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until it has become slightly thick. Stir in the Brussels; heat through.
6. Springle Brussels sprout mixture with bacon and drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp honey.