Cut up 1/2 lb. ( or more) Maple flavored bacon into pieces, fry until crisp...save fat...cut up pound of brussel sprouts, one sweet onion, two celery stalks, a couple carrots, 1/4 head of cabbage, shredded, ..add veggies to bacon and fat...stir and add 1/4 cup (or more) or apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 tsp fennel powder ( or seeds, or not )...cover and let cook on low until tender...5-10 minutes..add black pepper.... I ate the entire thing !!!! I DID add extra vinegar and salt.....great low carb side dish....