Don't like brussel sprouts? No worries, these don't taste a thing like them! Our children asked for second (and third) helpings and as Dan remarked, they easily outshone everything else on the table. We took them to our Thanksgiving dinner as well as a Christmas party as they travel and reheat surprisingly well and complemented those more traditional dishes. Ingredients: 2 slices bacon 1 lb. brussel sprouts (thawed if frozen) sliced in half 1/2 an onion sliced into thin loops Salt and pepper to season 3 TB maple syrup 3 TB apple cider vinegar *optional 1/4 cup raisins *optional Directions: If using raisins, put them in a cup with the apple cider vinegar and set aside. (Raisins can soak over night for brighter flavor.) In a cast iron skillet, cook 2 slices of bacon over medium heat. Remove bacon from pan to crumble once cool. Using the hot bacon grease, add brussel sprouts and onion slices to the skillet and immediately season with salt and pepper. Adjust heat ...