We sure do love Brussels sprouts here in the Piepan household. Which is awesome, because I guess they're super healthy. Google told me that they're filled with thiamin, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, C, K, B6, folate, potassium and manganese. I don't know what half of that shit is, but it's probably great. Anyway, they taste awesome, and look like little cabbages, which is a major plus. So, sometimes when we get an amazingly healthy ingredient, such as B sprouts, we do the natural thing and cook it in a ton of bacon. Honestly, the tastes pair so well, it's natural. If you are vegan, or veg, or don't eat red meat/don't like bacon, don't skip this recipe! It's just as good without the bacon, I promise.