Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries

Serves 4–6

Ingredients

• ½ pound bacon, cut into small pieces

• 2 dozen Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved, washed, blanched, and shocked

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• ¼ cup dried cranberries

Procedure

1. Cook the Bacon: Render the bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving the fat in the pan.

2. Cook the Brussels Sprouts: Add the Brussels sprouts to the hot bacon grease and stir until evenly coated. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Add the Garlic and Bacon: Add the cooked bacon and minced garlic to the pan. Remove the lid and cook for a few more minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are golden brown.

4. Finish and Season: Stir in the dried cranberries and turn off the heat. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.