Braised Brussels Sprouts in Mustard Sauce

A recipe I tried from the blog (http://carrotsncake.com/).

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb Brussels sprout
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup  minced shallot
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup mustard
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cut off base of a sprout with a sharp knife. Slice a piece from one side of the sprout. Place it cut side down and cut it crosswise into about 5 slices. Repeat with all of the sprouts. (I sliced them all).
2. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 1 minutes. Add olive oil and swirl to coat skillet.
3. Add shallots; sauté for 2 mintues. Stir in sprouts, salt (if using), and 3 tablespoons water; spread everything evenly across the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, combine mustard, brown sugar, and remaining water in a small bowl; stir until blended. Once sprouts have cooked for 5 minutes, pour mustard mixture over them and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover, cook for 3 minutes, then stir. Remove from heat or, if you prefer, cook for 5 minutes more – the sprouts will get browner and more intensely flavored. Serve hot or warm with black pepper.