Frozen Brussel Sprouts

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I just “cooked” a bag of frozen brussel sprouts in the microwave. The package ominously proclaims:
Keep frozen. Do not thaw. Cook thoroughly.

Apparently you have to prepare the entire bag - which is too much for me to eat. Can I safely refrigerate the rest after cooking?
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Why didn’t you just take out and cook the quantity you wanted to eat and leave the rest back in the freezer?

Yes, you can safely refrigerate the leftovers for a day or two, but when you reheat them, they will be, well, reheated leftover brussel sprouts.

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Is it one of those steam in the bag packages? If not, just separate out what you want and stick the rest back in the freezer. I believe Steamer bags may be on the market as well.

I don’t think kerning the leftovers in the fridge is an issue. I do with sprouts I’ve roasted.

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I suspect it was the kind of bag where you steam-cook the veggies by putting the entire bag into the microwave.

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Brussels sprouts are one of those foods that almost by definition can’t “go bad.”:smiley:

(Actually, I like Brussels sprouts.)

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Go for it. The rules are for those who aren’t brave enough to cook and eat brussel sprouts.

I didn’t know there was a maximum amount of brussel sprouts to eat. I used to cook a whole frozen bag and eat them as a snack.

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Yes.

Thanks for the replies. BTW, I ended up eating the whole bag after all.
:slight_smile:

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Bolding mine

It’s absolutely fine as long as they are properly spaced.

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No, read the directions. After cooking, you’re supposed to eat the brussels sprouts and throw out the bag.

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And to answer the now unnecessary question, we keep leftovers in the fridge all the time, no problem. Not as good warmed up, but perfectly acceptable.

By the way, cooking sprouts with bacon is delish. Fresh are better for that.

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To be fair to the OP, the decision is probably a wash on several criteria.

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You can always chop up the leftovers and, as with any other brassicas, mix them up with mashed potatoes (leftover or fresh) and fry it up in patties, as colcannon or bubble and squeak or variants thereof.

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I will caution you that however much you like them, brussels sprouts are NOT A BREAKFAST FOOD. Any time I have broken this rule, the effluvium near ripped me in half trying to get out.

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That’s right! They’re not the boss of you!

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Said no gigi, ever. In regard to Brussels sprouts, anyway.

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I have a small fridge, so kerning is very important! I’m pleading autocorrect issues.

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Ok, so it seemed like a silly question to many of you. But what is so delicate about Brussel Sprouts that they HAVE to be kept frozen. DO NOT THAW it demands (in all caps). If it’s just a matter of taste, why not word it “for best results…” Will thawed frozen BS make you sick?

ETA: I guess my question is, are Brussel sprouts more dangerous thawed than any other food?

That actually sounds quite yummy. I shall give it a try.
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I’ve seen the same instructions on all sorts of frozen foods, from other veg to pizza. I suspect that if thawed for a long time there is no guarantee they won’t spoil, not to mention that the cooking time will be different.

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  1. Carefully thaw the Brussels Sprouts to room temperature.
  2. Gently steam in microwave.
  3. Remove from bag and inhale that delicious Brussels Spouts aroma.
  4. Chuck away sprouts, eat bag. Trust me, it will taste better.
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I expect what they’re trying to avoid is dumb people putting the bag of frozen veggies straight in the fridge and expecting it to still keep till its freezer use-by date of some time in 2019.

BTW, “BS” is an *excellent *acronym for Brussels Sprouts, IMHO

(d&r)

ETA: And the movie clip mascot for this thead is … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0cFIFzV7LQ