This simple recipe for Keto Bacon Brussels Sprouts is one of the most simple and delicious sides you can create to go with any keto meal. It requires just five ingredients and is ready in about 25 minutes including prep.
Cook 3 slices of bacon over medium heat in large pan until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and retain rendered bacon fat. Remove pan from heat.
Wash and drain brussels sprouts.
Trim bottom of sprouts and remove any bad leaves. Cut into quarters lengthwise.
Dry sprouts and add to pan with the bacon fat. Note that any excess moisture could cause the fat to splatter so use caution when adding brussels sprouts to pan. Turn heat back to medium on the sprouts.
Toss sprouts in the bacon fat and add salt and pepper. Add additional bacon fat or other fat if desired.
Allow spouts to brown and caramelize, stirring infrequently. Cook until sprouts are tender, inserting a fork easily.
Chop cooled bacon into bits and add back into pan. Toss bacon with brussels sprouts and then serve.