Citrus Bacon Brussels Sprouts

• 2 pieces bacon
• 1/3 cup diced shallots
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 2/3 cup brown ale
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved

1. Fry the bacon over medium heat until barely crisp.
2. Using kitchen scissors, snip the bacon into 1/4-inch pieces.
3. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons fat from the pan.
4. Add the shallots and saute until soft.
5. Add the chicken broth, brown ale, orange juice and zest, and brown sugar and bring to a boil.
6. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
7. Add the bacon and sprouts and cook for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently, until sprouts are coated with a thick sauce.

bacon, shallots, chicken broth, brown ale, orange juice, orange, brown sugar, brussels

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/citrus-bacon-brussels-sprouts (may not work)