- 1 1/4 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 ounces bacon, sliced
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Slice each Brussels sprout in half, cut each half into into strips, and discard the cores. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cider vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Increase heat to high and boil for 1 minute.
- Pour hot bacon mixture over the bowl of Brussels sprouts and toss to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.