Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

INGREDIENTS:
20 small Brussels sprouts
4  Bacon slices, chopped (nitrite/nitrate free)
4 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced OR powdered garlic to taste.
2 Shallots or 1/4 onion, thinly sliced 
2 Tbsp Coconut oil
4 Tbsp Himalayan pink sea salt
Salt and pepper to taste

Bring a pot of water to the boil. Add pink salt.
Trim stems of sprouts and cut in half.
Blanch brussels sprouts for 4 minutes (longer if they are really large) then drain.

Heat coconut oil on high. Add bacon and cook a few minutes.
Add Brussels sprouts and shallots or onions and and seasoning.
Fry until they start to brown around the edges and the bacon crisps. If using fresh garlic, add about halfway into cooking so they don't burn.
Drain brussels sprouts to remove excess oil. Serve hot.

TIP: For crispier Sprouts... Don't toss much at the start. Let then sit and begin to brown before tossing.

*OPTION- You can also use 1 bag of shredded brussels sprouts (Trader Joe's)
                No need to par boil them... just add them to the partially cooked 
                bacon and continue cooking until browned.

These are great as a side dish or with scrambled eggs for breakfast!

Recipe credit: http://morselsandmusings.blogspot.com/2011/07/crispy-brussel-sprouts-w-bacon-garlic.html