This is my favorite way of eating brussels sprouts. Pan frying them brings out a slight sweetness, that is oh-so-good when paired with the bacon and onion that’s in this recipe. It makes a great side dish with any meat, but our favorite is a nice, grilled steak.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onion

2 lbs. brussels sprouts, trimmed {Can be left whole or halved lengthwise}
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 Tbs. bacon grease
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. sea salt
dash of pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the sprouts until barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
While sprouts are boiling, cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned and just starting to crisp. Remove to drain on a paper towel. Pour out all but 2 Tbs. of bacon grease from the pan.
Over medium heat, to the bacon grease add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned. Stir in the salt and pepper.
Turn heat to medium-high and add the Brussels sprouts. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender and starting to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the bacon and toss lightly to mix. Serve.

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April is a dedicated wife and mother of five. She resides in Southern Indiana, along with her husband Joe and their daughter Melissa, and enjoys the quite life on their 3 acre homestead. Since finding out that she has several food allergies, and is gluten intolerant, her recipes have turned from old-fashioned Southern favorites, to Paleo and Primal foods. Still just as delicious as the foods she was raised on, but healthier! Follow along as she blogs about her adventures in frugal, grain-free and refined sugar-free cooking, gardening, and household tips. April is also the owner and writer of The Secret Recipe Club, the fun Secret Santa of the food blog world.

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