Brussel Sprouts in Pecan Butter

Ingredients:

1 lb.

Brussel sprouts, an X cut in each end

3T

Unsalted butter

1/4 C

Roughly chopped pecans

Freshly ground black pepper

Method:

(1)

Cook Brussel sprouts, covered, in boiling water until tender for 10 minutes. Drain. Place the sprouts in a shallow serving dish. Keep warm.

(2)

Heat the butter until it begins to turn brown. Add pecans; toss until they are lightly browned, but not burned. Pour the pecans over the Brussel sprouts. Sprinkle with pepper to taste.

Serve other favorite holiday dishes such as: cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy and pumpkin pie.