Skillet Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Recipe by Paula Deen
Ingredients: Makes 10 to 12
¾ cup butter, divided
4 pounds Brussels sprouts, peeled and halved
1 cup water, divided
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar

Procedures:

• In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter ove medium high heat. Add half of Brussels sprouts, and cook for 8 minutes. Add ½ cup water, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until water is evaporated. Spoon Brussels sprouts into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with 2 tablespoons butter, remaining Brussels sprouts, and remaining ½ cup water.
• In a small saucepan, bring balsamin vinegar to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until vinegar is reduced to ¼ cup. Stir in brown sugar, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add reamining ½ cup butter, stirring until it melts. Pour over sprouts, tossing to coat.