White Wine Braised Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries

Ingredients

• 24 oz. (1 1/2 pounds) Brussel Sprouts, ends trimmed, bruised outer leaves removed, sliced in half lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive or coconut oil
• 4 oz bacon (roughly 4 slices), sliced into lardons/thin strips
• 1 shallot, peeled and sliced
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup white wine (*see note below*)
• 1/2 cup water (*see note below*)
• 1/2 cup, or small handful dried cranberries
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flake (use as much or as little as you can tolerate)
• 1/2 tsp Herbes de Provence
• Freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste
• 1 tbsp raw honey