Whaddya mean, you don’t like sprouts !

This popular – and easy –  way of cooking sprouts might just change the minds of any of you who don’t love Brussels Sprouts !

Heat a frying pan and fry 8oz/250g of chopped pancetta or smoked streaky bacon on a high heat for 5 minutes or so until it’s crispy and golden-brown. Turn off the heat.

Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil and add the sprouts. Boil for about 5-7 minutes. Taste – they should be slightly undercooked.

Drain the  sprouts, turn on the pan again and heat together for a couple of minutes. Check seasoning and serve immediately.