Recipe - Brussel Sprouts With Beer

2 pound Brussel Sprouts
4 ounce Bacon
2 Garlic cloves;chopped
One half cup Ale

Trim brussel sprouts of limp leaves, then cut an 'X' in the base of each
stalk. Bring a large pan of water to a boil, add sprouts and back back to a
boil. Boil 1 minute, then drain and run cold water over until cool. Cut
sprouts in half.
In separate skillet, saute bacon 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute til
bacon is crisp. Add sprouts and saute til warmed through. Pour in beer and
bring to a boil. Simmer till sprouts are crisptender, about 3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Place in gratin dish and reheat, covered at 350F for 10 minutes or till
hot. Or leave in skillet and reheat in it. SERVES: 8 SOURCE: Lucy
Waverman's Fast & Fresh column in the Toronto Sun

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