Bacon and Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 6 bacon strips, chopped
• 1 lb. fresh Brussel sprouts, trimmed
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain.
2. Meanwhile, cut each Brussels sprout in half.
3. In the same bacon pan, sauté sprouts until lightly crisped, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the broth, pecans, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover, cook and stir until Brussels sprouts are tender, 8 to 10 minutes longer.
6. Sprinkle with bacon.