Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts - CraftBeer.com

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 4 thick slices of smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 4 ounces english style brown ale or porter
• 1 Tbsp firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, roasted and chopped