- 2 pieces bacon
 - 1/3 cup diced shallots
 - 2/3 cup chicken broth
 - 2/3 cup brown ale
 - ½ cup orange juice
 - Zest of 1 orange
 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 - 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved
 
- Fry the bacon over medium heat until barely crisp. Using kitchen scissors, snip the bacon into ¼-inch pieces.
 - Pour off all but 2 teaspoons fat from the pan.
 - Add the shallots and sauté until soft. Add the chicken broth, brown ale, orange juice and zest, and brown sugar and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
 - Add the bacon and sprouts and cook for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently, until sprouts are coated with a thick sauce.