Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Apple

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 pints Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
• coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices, each slice halved crosswise
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until browned, 10 minutes. Add brussels sprouts in a single layer; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until they begin to brown, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from oven, and toss in apple. Return to oven; roast until apple has softened and brussels sprouts are browned and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Toss vegetables with vinegar, and serve immediate.