Braised Brussel Sprouts

1 lb brussel sprouts cut in half (trim the icky stuff off)

1/4 c dried cranberries/craisins

1 medium onion finely chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

salt

pepper

red pepper flake (1/16th tsp or less just a sprinkle)

2T Olive Oil

Put all of the above into a cast iron skillet and cook up for about five minutes and then add:

1T Butter

Tamari Soy Sauce

Rice Wine Vinegar or Juice of one small Orange

Cover with a lid and let cook for five minutes.  Remove lid and cook and additional three to five minutes until you have some good coloring (carmelized). You can substitute out cauliflowerettes.