Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots

i haven't has brussels sprouts in months.  i made this simple and quick recipe this evening.  i made it as a compliment to cheese & parsley Sausage (thin sausage).  mike doesn't like brussels sprouts so i made him carrots with butter, onions and olive oil.

• 6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped (i used 4 slices)
• 1/2 cup sliced shallot (about 1 large)  (i used red onion)
• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (i used 1/2 lb)
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced  (i used 2 garlic cloves)

• 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth (i used veal stock 1/3 cup)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt 
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and sauté for 5 minutes or until bacon begins to brown. Remove pan from heat. Remove the bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan (discard the remaining drippings).
2. Return pan to medium-high heat, and stir in bacon, shallot, and Brussels sprouts; sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic, and saute for 4 minutes or until garlic begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until the broth mostly evaporates and the sprouts are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper.
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