Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad

Ingredients (21)

• Nuts:
• 1/2 Cup Hazelnuts roughly chopped or chopped pecans
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• Salad:
• 1 Pound Bacon chopped
• 6 Cups Brussel Sprouts
• 1 1/2 Cups Manchego Cheese *see notes
• 1 1/2 Cups Pomegranate Arils
• 1/2 Orange Zested
• Dressing:
• 1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease
• 1/3 Cup Olive Oil Virgin
• 1 Shallots diced
• 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Apple Butter
• 1 Tablespoon Mustard Stone ground
• 1 Tablespoon Thyme leaves fresh
• 1/2 Orange Zested
• Salt and Pepper to taste