Sauteed Brussel Sprouts (Paleo)

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients
4 to 5 strips Bacon

1-2 pounds Brussel Sprouts

1/8 to 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions
  In a skillet cook 4 or 5 strips of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon to paper towel to cool and set pan aside. DO NOT THROW OUT THE BACON GREASE in the pan. I use baby brussel sprouts in this recipe but you can use the bigger ones if you cut them in half. Wash the brussel sprouts and trim the outer leaves and bottom stem. I use a paring knife and it is real easy to do. I cut the larger ones in half to allow for more even cooking. While you are trimming the sprouts set a pot of water on to boil with a little salt in it. Once brussel sprouts are trimmed throw them into the water for 10 to 15 (depending on size) minutes until slightly tender. Remove from heat and drain. While they are draining heat the skillet with the bacon grease in it over medium-high heat and then add about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes to grease. Stir pepper flakes into the bacon grease and then add the drained brussel sprouts to the skillet. Cook turning frequently for about 10 to 15 minutes until slightly browned and crispy adding salt and pepper to taste.