Brussels Sprouts And Peas With Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) containers Brussels sprouts
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Preparation

Trim stems and any yellow leaves from Brussels sprouts.
Cut each sprout vertically into quarters; set aside.
In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until browned, stirring frequently.
With slotted spoon, transfer bacon pieces to paper towels to drain; reserve bacon fat.
If necessary, add vegetable oil to bacon fat in skillet to equal 2 tablespoons total fat; heat over medium heat until hot.
Add onion and cook until tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Increase heat to medium-high; add Brussels sprouts and 1/4 cup water, and cook 6 to 8 minutes, until sprouts are browned, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium-low; add frozen peas, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup water, and cook, covered, 12 minutes or until sprouts are tender.
Stir in bacon.