Brussels Sprouts

I do not like Brussels sprouts. I do not like them, Sam I am! I used to think there would be no way I could eat them. Childhood memories of sprouts boiled in salted water and eaten like that. It still gives me the chills.

However, these little green monsters are very good for you, healthy food and even help you to reduce your waistline. So there must be a way to make them eatable. Well, enter the bacon!!! Everything tastes good with bacon, so why not Brussels sprouts?

Firstly, I need to get over the shape and size of the veggie. So shaving them into small strips first. Use a mandolin for this, or slice them very finely into small strips. Be sure to first take off the outer leaves, they are hard and not so appetizing. Also cut off the stem part of the sprout.

Next up, the bacon. The more smokey flavor, the better. Anything to hide the taste of the sprouts. Again, presentation is paramount, so cut the bacon in strips the same size as the veggie slices.

No we can start cooking them. Heat up a skillet and add a drop of oil, just to get things started. Add the bacon to the pan and sautée for a minute. Now we start adding more flavor to the party. Why not minced garlic? So far, so good. Add the sliced sprouts and sautée for until the veggies are cooked through.

I like glaced vegetables, classic French technique to make vegetables look shiny and professional. So add just a touch of butter to the sautepan and coat the vegetables with the glace.

Even I will now eat this... Maybe the kids will too.