Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

Directions

Ingredients :

1 ¼ pounds Brussels sprouts

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 ounces bacon

sliced

⅓ cup cider vinegar

1 lemon

juiced

2 tablespoons brown sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper

Methods :

Slice each Brussels sprout in half, cut each half into into strips, and discard the cores. Transfer to a large bowl.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cider vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Increase heat to high and boil for 1 minute.

Pour hot bacon mixture over the bowl of Brussels sprouts and toss to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.