The best brussels sprouts you will ever eat

Quite a statement, right?  But friends, believe me, these are some dang good brussels sprouts.  (And who knew it was "brussels" and not "brussel"?)

I was first turned on to brussels sprouts from a friend who told me about the amazing sprouts she had at another friend's house.  Then last night, I consulted Mark Bitman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian- a gift from another friend (did you know M was a vegetarian until he suddenly started eating meat on our honeymoon?  True story) added some bacon and came up with this.

1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half.
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 slice uncooked thick-cut bacon (you can add more), diced
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

1.  Coat a large oven-safe skillet with olive oil.  Heat oil on the stove top on medium to medium-high heat.
2.  When oil is heated, add brussels sprouts, cut side down.  Sprinkle with garlic, bacon, salt and pepper.
3.  DO NOT TOUCH THE SPROUTS.  If you're anything like me, this will be extremely hard.  But just let them be!  It's better for them, and for you.  Trust me.  If you have to do something, you can shake the pan a little.
4.  After approximately ten minutes, remove sprouts from stove top, stirring.  Do you see their golden beauty?  Yep, that's because you left them alone.
5.  Place skillet in 450 degree oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.  Enjoy the best brussels sprouts you will ever eat.