Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Show: Good EatsEpisode: A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, rinsed and trimmed
3 ounces coarsely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 ounces coarsely chopped dried cranberries

Directions

Slice the Brussels sprouts using the thinnest slicing disk of a food processor. If you do not have a food processor, you may slice thinly with a knife or a mandoline.

Set a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat and add the pecans. Cook, stirring continually, until the pecans darken in color and begin to give off a toasted aroma, approximately 2 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and stir to combine. Once the butter has melted, add the Brussels sprouts, salt and pepper and cook, stirring continually, until the color brightens and the sprouts are just tender, approximately 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the cranberries, toss and serve.

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recipe Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries
Marcie London, OH 11-15-2009
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Best Sprouts Ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this exactly according to the recipe. My husband and I loved it. This was a great way to use our sprouts from the... garden.Read more
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Danielle Parkton, MD 11-14-2009
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Not good
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I am a fan of brussels sprouts and have had many really great brussell sprout side dishes. There was no flavor to the dish... and the texture of the brussels sprouts was like thick shredded paper. It looked nice but that was the best part of the dish. I would not make this again.Read more
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Tracy San Diego, CA 11-06-2009
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Needed Something To Bring It All Together
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was a great dish! However, it was "dry". I tossed with about 2-3 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar and "BAM", it wish... terrific!Read more
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George Austin, TX 11-05-2009
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pretty good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I just made these. They are great, but not mindblowing. Not sure yet if they would be good enough for Thanksgiving dinner at... my mom's house. VERY easy to make though.Read more
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Mark Pittsburgh, PA 10-18-2009
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Way better than boiling!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The slightly golden brown sprouts take on a nutty flavor which goes great with the pecans and cranberries. I also think... eating shredded Brussels sprouts is much more pleasant than whole buds. I used olive oil instead of butter, and basically eyeballed most of my ingredients and added them to taste. Great recipe, easily adjusted to suit your needs. I might try dried cherries next time.Read more
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Tamara Burlington, ON 09-17-2009
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Welcome side to turkey dinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family does like brussles sprouts to begin with, but the recipe was a nice treat. It is a bit rich...but worth it. I am... looking forward to using it at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with my extended family.Read more