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Bacon-Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

Southern Living

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Buffy Hargett

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Prep: 10 min., Cook: 18 min.

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4  bacon slices
  • 1  (14-oz.) can chicken broth
  • 1  tablespoon  brown sugar
  • 1  teaspoon  salt
  • 1 1/2  pounds  Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Crumble bacon.

2. Add broth, brown sugar, and salt to drippings in Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Stir in Brussels sprouts. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon, and sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Southern Living, DECEMBER 2008