Once you try this way of eating sprouts, we doubt you will ever eat them differently again!
method
Remove the woody root from the bottom of your sprouts then using a sharp knife make an X on said root and blanch in boiling water for 6/7 minutes until just tender remove and shock under cold running water
Cut the sprouts in half and put into a frying pan, cut side down, on a medium high heat and add your butter, cook until golden
in a separate frying pan lay the bacon down and fry both sides until golden and crispy, remove, cool and chop into lardons, add to the sprouts and serve