Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

 
A friend shared this recipe with me.  They include these sprouts for their Christmas dinner every year.  So we did the same.  They were delicious.

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

8 slices bacon, chopped

2 lb. Brussels sprouts

1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup apple juice

1/4 cup maple syrup

In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp, 6-8 minutes.

Remove the bacon and drain on a paper towel.

Add the Brussels sprouts to the skillet, stirring well to coat with the bacon grease.  Reduce heat to medium and cook, without stirring until the sprouts start to brown and caramelize- about 6 or 7 minutes.  Stir in the salt and cayenne.  Cook until the sprouts are tender, 6-8 minutes more.

Stir in the cranberries, juice, and syrup.  Cook for 3 minutes, stirring to coat the sprouts.  Add the bacon and serve immediately.

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