Warm Brussels Sprout Slaw with Bacon

• 3/4 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced in a food processor
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 Granny Smith applespeeled, cored, coarsely shredded and squeezed dry
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes.
2. Drain on paper towels; reserve 1/4 cup of fat.
3. In a large, enameled cast-iron casserole, melt the butter in the bacon fat.
4. Add the Brussels sprouts in batches and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened but still bright green, about 8 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the apples and thyme; cook, stirring, until the apples are warmed through.
7. Transfer the slaw to a platter, scatter the bacon on top and serve.

bacon, unsalted butter, brussels sprouts, salt, thyme

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/warm-brussels-sprout-slaw-bacon (may not work)