Sweet 'n Sour Brussels Sprouts
3 cups fresh Brussels sprouts (or 2 9-oz. pkg.frozen)
8 slices bacon
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Wash fresh Brussels sprouts; cut off any wilted leaves. Cook, covered in a small amount of boiling salted water 10 to 15 minutes or till tender. (Or, cook frozen Brussels sprouts according to package directions.) Drain.
Meanwhile, in skillet cook bacon till crisp; drain, reserving � cup drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
To reserved drippings add vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Add Brussels sprouts; stir till heated through and well coated. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
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