Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Ingredients

• 1/3 lb thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Type of fire: Direct
• Grill heat: high

Directions

1. Fill a medium saucepan with water and set it over high heat until it boils. Stir in 1 tablespoon of salt, add the Brussels sprouts, and cook them for 5 minutes. Drain them, then put them aside.
2. Set a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the bacon. Cook, stirring as needed, until the bacon has crisped and released its fat. Transfer the bacon to a large bowl, then pour off the bacon fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
3. Add the shallots to the skillet and cook them until they are lightly browned. Move them into the bowl with the bacon.
4. Put the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and toss them with the reserved bacon fat, along with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange them on the grill and cook until each side has a little char, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the grilled Brussels sprouts to the bowl with the bacon and shallots, and toss everything together. Spoon onto a serving dish and serve immediately.