Basic Brussels Sprouts

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Show: Good EatsEpisode: A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts, rinsed
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Cut off the stem end of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellowing outer leaves. Cut each Brussels sprout in half from top to bottom. Place the Brussels sprouts, water and salt into a 3 to 4-quart saucier and cover. Place over high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and serve immediately.

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Jennifer Redondo Beach, CA 01-11-2010
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So easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had brussels sprouts once before, about 18 years ago. After seeing this episode I have made them twice in a week and a... half, and will continue to make this a staple. I have a 3 month old son and it is so easy to prepare and cook the sprouts in between taking care of him, and it's a nutritious snack or lunch addition for me. Delicious!Read more
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Bernadette Palmetto, GA 01-09-2010
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Easy & Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent way to prepare brussels sprouts, perfect every time. Enjoy!
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Paula Dallas, TX 11-28-2009
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Super Easy, Very Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love brussel sprouts and this recipe was easy and they come out perfect everytime! I serve my brussel sprouts over sauteed... onions. Yum, yum, yum!!Read more
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jen atlanta, GA 11-05-2009
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Like Popcorn!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

yummy and buttery... i heart brussel sprouts and have actually gotten friends to like them too.... I seriously eat bowls... of them, like this, with a little salt (or shredded cheddar if i want the extra fatty treat) while watching movies. Read more
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E Hutto, TX 07-30-2009
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Simple yet great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been eating brussels sprouts for as long as I can remember. However, I had always had frozen ones. I saw some fresh... ones on sale at the grocery store and decided to buy them instead. Then I wasn't sure how to cook them and searched Food Network's website for recipes. I decided to use this one and I'm glad I did. Both of my teenage daughters like brussels sprouts and now the youngest only wants to eat them prepared like this. Read more
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lloyd terre haute, IN 05-19-2009
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YUM, Get in my belly
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have always "almost" liked Brussel Sprouts but they seemed smushy and a bit bitter. Not with this cooking method. I love... them I have eaten a wheelbarrel load of those things over the past few months.Read more