Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash and trim Brussels sprouts.
  2. With tip of knife, cut an X in base of each.
  3. Place Brussels sprouts in large saucepan; add just enough water to cover. Add salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
  5. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp in medium skillet.
  6. Remove bacon from skillet. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet; cool.
  7. Add flour to cooled drippings; cook and stir over medium-low heat until bubbly. Remove from heat.
  8. In small bowl, combine brown sugar, water, vinegar and mustard; mix well.
  9. Gradually stir into bacon drippings mixture.
  10. Drain Brussels sprouts; place in serving bowl.
  11. Add hot bacon dressing mixture; toss gently.
  12. Crumble bacon over Brussels sprouts.
  13. Sprinkle with pecans.
  14. If desired, add salt to taste.