Step 1

Poach in lightly sugared and salted water the sprouts for about 3 to 4 minutes or until 90% cooked.  If you are ready to serve them transfer them onto a kitchen towel or paper towel to dry.  If you are not ready to serve them right away immediately plunge them in ICE COLD water to cool and reserve until ready to eat.

Step 2

In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and when hot add the bacon and sauté at LOW HEAT until the bacon fat renders.  Add the onion and cook for a couple minutes.  If you want to only use one pan, you can at this point add the sprouts, add salt and pepper and the lemon zest and mix well.  Until they are nice and golden brown.  Turn heat off and add the garlic at the last minutes not to burn it.

Step 3

The Chef cooked them in a separate frying pan to get them evenly golden brown.

Step 4

For an extra sweetness add a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar or Maple Syrup just before serving.