Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Golden Raisins

The Brussels sprouts were really good - and fairly easy to make!  I'm starting to actually like these things now :)  Who would have thought ??  I made this with the Chicken with Prosciutto, Fontina, and Mushroom Sauce .  It makes a lot so cut in half for 2 peeps for sure - doesn't keep very well so probably not good for leftovers!

Serves 8 - Real Simple Cookbook

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 lbs small Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt / pepper
6 slices bacon
1 small red onion, cut into thin half-moons

Heat to 425.  Warm the vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Remove from heat, add the raisins, and let sit for 15 minutes; drain.

On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the Brussels sprouts, oil and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper.  Roast, stirring once, until tender and slightly golden, 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 6-8 minutes.  Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; crumble.  Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.  Return the skillet to medium heat.  Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-6 minutes.  Add the Brussels sprouts, raisins, and bacon and toss to combine.