Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

Ingredients

• 1.25 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 ounces bacon , sliced
• 0.33 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 lemon , juiced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper , or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice each Brussels sprout in half and cut each half into strips; discard cores. Transfer to a large bowl.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar; season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Increase heat to high; boil 1 minute.

3. 3

   Pour hot bacon mixture over Brussels sprouts; toss until completely coated. Season with salt and black pepper.