brussels sprouts with bacon and apple

When you add bacon and apples to Brussels sprouts, no one will complain about Brussels sprouts for dinner!

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND APPLE
from Martha Stewart

3 slices bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces
4 pints Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 apple, cored and cut into ¼ inch slices and halved crosswise
2 tsp red wine vinegar

ARRANGE bacon in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 425°F until browned, about 10 minutes.

ADD Brussels sprouts in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until they begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and toss in apple. Return to oven and roast until Brussels sprouts are browned and apple has softened, 10-15 minutes.

TOSS vegetables with vinegar and serve immediately.