Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Shallots, Garlic and Cranberries

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Shallots, Garlic and Cranberries

Cook’s notes: Garlic, bacon and shallots add intense flavor to the Brussels sprouts. Cranberries compliment the savory dish.  

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients:

• 7 slices center-cut bacon
• ½ cup sliced shallots or sweet onions
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 lbs. Brussels sprouts
• ¾ cup fat-free, lower sodium chicken broth
• 2TB. balsamic vinegar, Red Apple Balsamic or Dark Cherry Balsamic
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• Salt and pepper
• ¾ cup dried cranberries

Directions:

• Trim edges of sprouts and peel off outer leaves leaving a tight leaf ball to hold it together. Cut sprouts in half. Cook 7 bacon slices until crisp.  Set aside. Remove bacon drippings.  Wipe pan clean with a paper towel and add back to skillet 1 TB bacon drippings. Discard rest of drippings.
• Add onions or shallots, garlic, 1 tsp. brown sugar, 2 TB. Balsamic vinegar and halved cut side down Brussels sprouts to skillet. Saute 5 minutes on medium high heat. 
• Add in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until broth is mostly evaporated and the sprouts are crisp and tender.  Add in crumbled bacon and dried cranberries. Cook 2 minutes more.
• Remove from heat, salt and pepper dish before serving.  

  
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