Frozen Brussels Sprouts Instructions

[panache45]

Frozen Brussels sprouts are virtually a different vegetable from fresh ones. And fresh ones are more fun to prepare. I don’t know why anyone would prefer frozen.

[jayjay]

@Riemann

I wonder if Brussels Sprouts are one of those foods where there’s polarized genetic variation in taste sensitivity? They seem to arouse strong feelings in both directions.

It’s actually a general brassica aversion, but yes.

[Riemann]

@jayjay

It’s actually a general brassica aversion, but yes.

Nice, thanks. I had never heard of it.

[nearwildheaven]

@california_jobcase

Brussels sprouts instructions: These taste terrible. Throw in trash.

Yeah, if they’re frozen. Brussels sprouts are not meant to be boiled or steamed; they are wonderful when roasted with carrots and olive oil.

[Dag_Otto]

You mean shredded with a mandoline slicer and then sautéed with olive oil, bacon, and pine nuts, right?

[DesertDog]

@bump

Nah, the opposing side would probably point out that boiling for 15 minutes would bring the temp up above 160 even without a thermometer.

Oh, grasshopper…

@california_jobcase

Brussels sprouts instructions: These taste terrible. Throw in trash.

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[nearwildheaven]

@Dag_Otto

You mean shredded with a mandoline slicer and then sautéed with olive oil, bacon, and pine nuts, right?

I wouldn’t recommend using a mandoline to slice Brussels sprouts, no way. A food processor, or even just a nice sharp kitchen knife, would be safer.

[pulykamell]

@nearwildheaven

I wouldn’t recommend using a mandoline to slice Brussels sprouts, no way. A food processor, or even just a nice sharp kitchen knife, would be safer.

They also make a nice slaw. I slice them thin with a chef’s knife, and they shred just fine. They’re also really nice cooked up simply with some Italian sausage and a bit of olive oil and served with some orecchiette or whatever pasta you find appropriate.