Heat oven 375 degrees
To a sheet pan, line with parchment paper then add bacon slices and drizzle with maple syrup
Brush the maple syrup onto the bacon slices and add brown sugar on each slice evenly
Sprinkle smoked paprika on bacon and bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until crispy and sticky
To halved brussels sprouts, add duck fat, salt and pepper and massage gently
Evenly distribute the brussels sprouts on to another sheet pan and bake at 375 degrees until tender and cooked through about 20 minutes
Once bacon is done, put on a cooling rack to cool for about 5 minutes until cool to the touch
Once brussels sprouts are done baking, remove from the oven and drizzle with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar and toss well until combined
After bacon cools, chop finely and add to brussels
Toss to combine everything together then serve warm