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Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts

I combined three recipes I found online to make this.  We tried it for Christmas dinner today and it was a mega hit.  Let me know if you like it.

1 1/2 pounds of brussel sprouts, sliced
4 slices of thick bacon
1/2  a medium onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 T butter
2 T brown sugar
1 T creole (grainy) mustard
1 T balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste


Cut off ends of brussel sprouts and cut in half if medium to small in size.  I recommend cutting large brussel sprouts into four slices. In a large skillet that has a lid, fry bacon and drain on paper towels. Leave bacon grease in skillet (no more than 2 T--if more, drain out some).  Add butter to bacon grease and then onions.  Sautee until onions are becoming clear.  Add brussel sprouts and stir until all are coated in with buttery sauce.  Add salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and cover with lid, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.  In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, mustard and vinegar and whisk well.  Chop bacon into small pieces. After brussel sprouts have cooked 10 minutes, add bacon bits, walnuts and sauce.  Mix well.  Cook 4 more minutes without cover, stirring frequently. 

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