Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2 -Place the brussels sprouts on a baking sheet or sheet pan.

Step 3 -Toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper (to taste).

Step 4 -Put the brussels sprouts in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Stir halfway through the cooking time.

Step 5 -While the sprouts roast, add the bacon to a pan on the stove-top.

Step 6 -Cook over medium heat until the bacon becomes crispy, stirring often. Then remove it from the pan and place it onto a paper towel. Set aside.

Step 7 -Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the pan and drain the rest.

Step 8 -Meanwhile, pour the balsamic vinegar into a separate small pot on the stove-top. Simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, until it reduces by a third or a half. Set aside.

Step 9 -Add the diced onion to the pan with the reserved bacon fat and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 10 -Then add the bacon pieces back to the pan with the onions and stir.

Step 11 -Once the sprouts are done, remove them from the oven.

Step 12 -Mix them with the bacon/onion mixture and the balsamic reduction.

Step 13 -Serve warm!