Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

By á-736

Ingredients

• 12 oz bacon, cut into pieces
• 1 1/2-2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and halved
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• Serves 4-6

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave Brussels sprouts until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Do not over cook, set aside.

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, add bacon pieces. Fry bacon pieces until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Pour out all but about 1-2 T bacon fat from skillet.

Drain water from Brussels sprouts. Return skillet to burner and when bacon fat is hot, add sprouts. Let the Brussels sprouts cook for 4-5 minutes. When the sprouts begin to brown, stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. If the pan begins to dry, add back a tablespoon of bacon fat.

Let the sprouts and garlic cook for another 2-3 minutes or until desired doneness. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in bacon.