Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Pearl Onions

From LeGourmetTV. If using frozen vegetables, they should be fully thawed and drained before cooking.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, minced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts or 1 1⁄2 lbs frozen Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  pearl onions or 1 1⁄2 lbs  frozen pearl onions
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar (to taste)
•  salt, to taste
•  ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute bacon until it renders its fat and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. To the fat remaining in the pan, add Brussels sprouts. Let them sit in the hot pan without stirring for 2-3 minutes, until they are nicely browned. Turn over and repeat.
3. Add pearl onions, butter and wine. Cover and cook about 15 minutes. Return bacon to pan and add red wine vinegar. Season to taste.