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2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces thick cut bacon chopped
1 pound Brussel Sprouts - stems trimmed
1 cup dried figs - stemmed and quartered
freshly ground pepper
Put a large skillet over medium heat and add oil, then bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally until it starts to crips (5 to 8 minutes).
Meanwhile put sprouts through a feed tube of a food processor equipped with a slicing attachment and shred. (you can also do this with a mandoline or a knife).
Add spouts, figs and 1/4 cup water to pan; sprinkle with pepper, turn heat to medium and cook undisturbed until sprouts and figs are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Turn heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until any remaining water evaportes.
Yields 4 servings
