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 (5)

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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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recipe Basic Brussels Sprouts
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
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Dave Nepean, ON 03-08-2009
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Finally, great tasting sprouts
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are so easy and come out fabulous, nice nutty, buttery taste to them. I added 1 clove of minced garlic to the steaming... water and it added a nice depth to the flavour. Highly recommend these.Read more
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Stephani York, PA 02-07-2009
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Buttery Flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been microwaving frozen for about 22 years. This is the first time I've ever attempted fresh. The recipe is very easy... and the flavor and texture was amazing, not mushy. Even with nothing but salt and pepper, the sprouts had a butter flavor to them. I'll never go back to frozen. Read more