Sprouts, Bacon and Figs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 14 lb bacon or 14 lb pancetta
• diced
• 1 lb Brussels sprout
• trimmed
• 1 cup dried fig
• stemmed and quartered
• 14 cup water
• salt
• to taste
• black pepper
• to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Heat oil in non-stick skillet.
2. Add bacon and saute until rendered and nicely brown, 5-8 minute.
3. Shred brussels sprouts using food processor with slicing disc (or by hand).
4. Add to pan with figs, water and salt and pepper.
5. Set heat to medium and cook untouched 5-10 minutes, until figs and sprouts are almost tender.
6. Raise heat to medium-high and stir until tender and water has evaporated.
7. Add vinegar, toss, adjust seasoning and serve.