The maligned Brussels sprout

[ERCougar]

I grew up having only eaten these boiled and had always wondered why anyone would voluntarily eat these. Then my wife introduced to the broiled brussels sprout and my life has changed. We've tweaked the preparation of these nutrient-packed treats and have come up with the perfect method:

Cut about 1/2 lb brussels sprouts in half lengthwise (through the stem, otherwise they fall apart). Heat up enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a frying pan with 2-3 cloves of garlic. Saute flat side down until brown and crispy. Sprinkle sea salt and pepper and throw in the oven at 450 for about 15 minutes. End result: Crispy on the outside, tender on the outside, and no bitter taste. They taste like healthy french fries. My kids will down these like nothing else.

They're in season right now--go give them a try!

EDIT: These are sitting in the oven right now and my 4 yo is yelling, "I want some Brussels Sprouts NOW! I'm starving!"

[MarkGrace]

I love brussel sprouts. We make them similarly at our place.

[Donuthole]

Alton Brown has a great recipe for these.

http://www.food.com/recipe/alton-browns-brussels-sprouts-with-pecans-and-cranberries-375962

I actually enjoy boiled brussels sprouts as well.

[ERCougar]

Alton Brown has a great recipe for these.

http://www.food.com/recipe/alton-browns-brussels-sprouts-with-pecans-and-cranberries-375962

I actually enjoy boiled brussels sprouts as well.

That looks tasty! And as important--easy.

I grew up with very bland preparations of vegetables, and consequently grew up not liking them. My wife does a much better job making them tasty and our kids all love them.

[Surfah]

They will remain maligned.

[TripletDaddy]

These things need to hire a PR firm.

Most people don't even know what they are. You ask a room full of 100 people and I venture that the vast majority of them would incorrectly identify bean sprouts or other sprouts as Brussels sprouts.

In fact, it may be safe to say that the only food mis-identified with greater frequency is the yam/sweet potato.

I would guess that less than 70% of you people here don't even love Brussels sprouts, if you ever did at all.

[The_Tick]

These things need to hire a PR firm.

Most people don't even know what they are. You ask a room full of 100 people and I venture that the vast majority of them would incorrectly identify bean sprouts or other sprouts as Brussels sprouts.

In fact, it may be safe to say that the only food mis-identified with greater frequency is the yam/sweet potato.

I would guess that less than 70% of you people here don't even love Brussels sprouts, if you ever did at all.

I have never even tried one. But I know what it is.

[TripletDaddy]

I have never even tried one. But I know what it is.

Most people think they know what it is, that is the problem.

Not saying you don't, btw.

[Katy Lied]

Brussels sprouts made a fantabulous comeback in 2010. Every shi-shi cook has their own recipe. My favorite comes from Ina Garten, and they were a hit at thanksgiving last year.

Brussels Sprouts oven roasted with sea salt and EVOO are the new creamed spinach.

If you want to try decadently scrummy brussels sprouts, try the ones at Ruth's Kriss.

[The_Tick]

Most people think they know what it is, that is the problem.

Not saying you don't, btw.

I am a foodie. Just a fat one. But I googled to verify and I was correct.

I am suprised I haven't tried this cooked along with bacon.

[YOhio]

Love that recipe, ER. I've been doing a variation on it for a couple of years. I like making chunky sauce/coating to serve with the sprouts by seperately sauteing mirepoix for about 6-7 minutes, adding can of diced tomatoes and letting it simmer down for a bit.

[Tim]

I've become a big fan of them this last year after never having tried them before.

[happyone]

I'll pass thank you very much

Yes I know what they are

[cougjunkie]

Are we talking about the ones that look like mini heads of lettuce? Or the nasty stringy things that Jimmy Johns puts on my sandwich every time and ruins it. Either way they are both disgusting.

[TripletDaddy]

Brussels sprouts made a fantabulous comeback in 2010. Every shi-shi cook has their own recipe. My favorite comes from Ina Garten, and they were a hit at thanksgiving last year.

Brussels Sprouts oven roasted with sea salt and EVOO are the new creamed spinach.

If you want to try decadently scrummy brussels sprouts, try the ones at Ruth's Kriss.

This guy loves Ruth's Kriss