Wash and clean the brussel sprouts. Remove any damaged or brown leafs.
Cut the brussel sprouts in quarters lengthwise. The base of the brussel sprouts should be attached to each quarter.
Cut bacon to 1/2 inch pieces and brown in a large skillet.
Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet when it has rendered the fat and set aside for later.
Pour out the bacon fat and add back 2 tbsp of bacon fat.
Add brussel sprouts to the skillet, salt, and pepper to taste, add minced garlic, and toss to coat with fat.
Add 1/2 cup of water.
Cook on medium heat until most of the water has been absorbed/evaporated.
Add back the bacon to the brussel sprouts.