Brussels Sprouts

Braised with Bacon and Shallots

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed, and halved
• 4 rashers bacon, chopped
• 3 shallots or 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 apple, diced
• ½ C apple juice or other juice
• ½ C stock

PREPARATION

1. Cook brussels sprouts, covered, in boiling water for 2 min, drain.
2. Crisp bacon in skillet on medium/high, set aside.
3. Add shallots and garlic, cook until soft.
4. Add brussels sprouts and apples and cook 5 min.
5. Add juice and stock and cook uncovered for 8 min.
6. Remove vegetables and apples from pan and boil down excess liquid to about ¼ C.
7. Pour on sprouts, add bacon and serve.