Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts & Lardons

recipe

• Step 1
  Trim the stems from the sprouts and halve them lengthwise. Place them in a colander and rinse well.
• Step 2
  In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the sprouts, covered, for 8 minutes. (If using frozen sprouts, cook for 6 minutes.)
• Step 3
  When the sprouts are done (the tip of a knife should slide in easily), drain well.
• Step 4
  In a hot pan, add the lardons and sprouts and brown over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper.
• Step 5
  For extra-tasty (but OK, less healthy) sprouts, add a dab of butter to the pan. ;)
• Step 6
  Serve, it's ready!