how do you cook brussel sprouts?

Answer 1

BUTTERED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 25 min.

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2 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened



Cook Brussels sprouts in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and toss with butter and salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 8 servings.

Answer 2

Preheat oven to 350. Roll around the brussel sprouts in olive oil, then lightly salt and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Its good if you like brussel sprouts, which I don't, but you might.

Answer 3

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces paper-thin slices pancetta, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth

Partially cook the Brussels sprouts in a large pot of boiling salted water, about 4 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until beginning to crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts to the same skillet and saute until heated through and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the broth and simmer until the broth reduces just enough to coat the Brussels sprouts, about 3 minutes. Serve.

Answer 4

CREAMED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

1 1/2 lbs. brussel sprouts
1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
1 2/3 c. cream
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Dash of mace
Dash of nutmeg

Soak cleaned brussel sprouts in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain, then place in boiling water for 5 minutes (just enough water to cover). Drain again.
Melt butter, blend in flour, add cream and stir until smooth. Add brussel sprouts, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Add mace and nutmeg to taste. Serves 6 to 8.

Answer 5

My favorite, and simple recipe:

For four servings: about 16 sprouts
Bring heavily salted water to boil
Prepare an Ice bath
Cut the end of the stem from the sprout and then make a criss-cross cut into the stem about 1/8 deep on each sprout (prevents bitterness)
Remove and discolored leaves from sprouts and rinse.

place sprouts in boiling water and cook until bright green (6-8 mins) Drain and immediately plunge sprouts into ice bath for 2 -3 minutes. Cut each sprout in half through stem. Drain and dry.

Last minute cooking:
Mix 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard with 1/4 cup dry white wine.

Place 1 Tablespoon butter in saute pan and heat until bubbling stops. Put sprouts in pan and heat for about 1 minute. Pour in wine and mustard and toss sprouts to coat. Reduce sauce slightly. Spoon sprouts onto plate and drizzle with a bit of the sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Answer 6

The absolute BEST way -

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
4 pints fresh or thawed brussels sprouts cut in half
course salt & ground pepper
1 apple, cored and sliced thinly

Preheat oven to 425. Arrange bacon on cookie sheet and bake until browned, about 10 min.
Add brussels sprouts in single layer, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Roast until they begin to brown, about 15 min.
Remove from oven and toss in apple. Roast until sprouts are browned and tender and apple has softened, 10 to 15 min.

We had this for Thanksgiving last year and it became everybody's fave!!! Even those who claimed not to like sprouts!!


Much Love!!

Answer 7

Are you referring fresh sprouts, here's what you do: 1. remove all the yellow and damaged out leaves. 2. With a paring knife cut an X about 1/4 inch deep at the stem end of each spout 3. Blanch them in boiling water containing 1 1/2 tsp salt per quart of water. (2 qt of water needed to cook each pint of sprouts) Time cooking when water returns to the boil and , cook uncovered 10-12 min. Test for doneness when knife pierces the stem end easily. Cut a sprout in half and eat to be sure.

Answer 8

Why would you want to? I love veggies, there are about 3 I won't eat, and brussel sprouts are on that list.

Answer 9

Take four or five brussle sprouts and dice them. Then add about a pound of cheese and a pound of cooked bacon.

Deep fry

Answer 10

I prefer boiling , but that's cause i don't own a steamer. And i like brussels with mayo!