Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Bison Bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 slices bison bacon
• 2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f. cook bison bacon over medium heat in a large skillet for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp, turning occasionally. if necessary, drain on paper towels. cool slightly. cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• spread brussels sprouts in a single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. drizzle with oil. bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once or twice.
• meanwhile, for glaze, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. cook garlic in hot butter for 30 seconds. add balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until sauce is thickened and reduced to about 1/4 cup. add brussels sprouts to skillet; stir to coat.
• to serve, sprinkle bison bacon pieces over brussels sprouts.