Brown Sugar Bacon Brussels Sprouts

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts

Found on savorysimple.net

Ingredients

• 2 cups brussels sprouts
• ¾ cup salt-cured pork or thick cut bacon, cubed (see note)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar

Directions

• Cut off the root ends of the brussels sprouts and pull off any old outer leaves. Slice them in half.
• 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.