Brussels sprouts au lard.—Soak the sprouts in the
usual way, choosing the smallest, and trimming them
evenly; then put them on in slightly salted water, and
boil for fifteen minutes. when they must be laid on
a sieve to drain. Cut 6 oz. of either ham or bacon into
dice and fry these till crisp, but not discoloured; now
lift out the bacon, lay the sprouts into the pan it
was in, sprinkle the sprouts with coralline pepper,
and fry them for five minutes in the bacon fat. Now
mix the bacon with them, and turn it all out on to a
hot dish, strew a spoonful of grated Parmesan cheese
over it and serve very hot.