Oven Roasted Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Mix water and salt until salt is dissolved

Trim the bottom of each sprout and score with an "X"

Pell three or four outer leaves of each sprout and discard. Soak sprouts in the salt water for 20 minutes. Drain and dry on a towel.

Lay bacon out on a cutting board and cut each slice in half. Sprinkle them with pepper.

Put a sprout on one end of each bacon slice and wrap them tightly. With the seam side down, place the sprouts into a heavy-bottom roasting pan. don't pack them too tightly or the bacon will not cook properly.

Roast the wrapped sprouts for 18 to 20 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.