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How do you cook your Brussel Sprouts
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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OK so this is the first in 10yrs I've cooked Christmas Dinner
Everything on the dinner menu I'm good with
But my Sprouts are going to get boiled unless anyone has better suggestions  |
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"OK so this is the first in 10yrs I've cooked Christmas Dinner
Everything on the dinner menu I'm good with
But my Sprouts are going to get boiled unless anyone has better suggestions "
Well, since they smell like a canals nether regions and taste like what I imagine marmite mixed with curried skunk might, id suggest giving them a miss and going with Rocket instead  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just peel off the dark leaves, put crosses in the bottom, boil for 10 mins then throw in some butter and pepper, and they come out lovely ... Just don't overcook them and you'll be grand! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"OK so this is the first in 10yrs I've cooked Christmas Dinner
Everything on the dinner menu I'm good with
But my Sprouts are going to get boiled unless anyone has better suggestions
.. Rocket instead ..."
How is salad a replacement for a cooked veg?  |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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"I just peel off the dark leaves, put crosses in the bottom, boil for 10 mins then throw in some butter and pepper, and they come out lovely ... Just don't overcook them and you'll be grand! "
This! Nothing worse than over cooked sprouts!  |
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"OK so this is the first in 10yrs I've cooked Christmas Dinner
Everything on the dinner menu I'm good with
But my Sprouts are going to get boiled unless anyone has better suggestions
.. Rocket instead ...
How is salad a replacement for a cooked veg? "
It’s not. But few would argue it tastes a whole lot better |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"OK so this is the first in 10yrs I've cooked Christmas Dinner
Everything on the dinner menu I'm good with
But my Sprouts are going to get boiled unless anyone has better suggestions "
I always cook them in the electric steamer, I find it easier to not overcook them in it |
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By *j47Man
over a year ago
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Tail them removing the outer leaves then cut in half shallow boil them in a frying pan with water and butter till the water vapourises off and the spouts are soft about thirty mins. add a knob of butter and toss them before tasting
Enjoy  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"OK so this is the first in 10yrs I've cooked Christmas Dinner
Everything on the dinner menu I'm good with
But my Sprouts are going to get boiled unless anyone has better suggestions
.. Rocket instead ...
How is salad a replacement for a cooked veg?
It’s not. But few would argue it tastes a whole lot better "
Chocolate tastes better than potato, but it wouldn't be a suitable replacement in a Christmas dinner |
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.. Rocket instead ...
How is salad a replacement for a cooked veg?
It’s not. But few would argue it tastes a whole lot better
Chocolate tastes better than potato, but it wouldn't be a suitable replacement in a Christmas dinner "
Good God, why would you put chocolate on your dinner..??! That’s just freaky: stick to the sprouts and leave the chocolate for afters...  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"OK so this is the first in 10yrs I've cooked Christmas Dinner
Everything on the dinner menu I'm good with
But my Sprouts are going to get boiled unless anyone has better suggestions
Well, since they smell like a canals nether regions and taste like what I imagine marmite mixed with curried skunk might, id suggest giving them a miss and going with Rocket instead "
I love marmite on hot buttery toast!
So good! |
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By *j47Man
over a year ago
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.. Rocket instead ...
How is salad a replacement for a cooked veg?
It’s not. But few would argue it tastes a whole lot better
Chocolate tastes better than potato, but it wouldn't be a suitable replacement in a Christmas dinner
Good God, why would you put chocolate on your dinner..??! That’s just freaky: stick to the sprouts and leave the chocolate for afters... "
Mmm chocolate sprouts |
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"OK so this is the first in 10yrs I've cooked Christmas Dinner
Everything on the dinner menu I'm good with
But my Sprouts are going to get boiled unless anyone has better suggestions
Well, since they smell like a canals nether regions and taste like what I imagine marmite mixed with curried skunk might, id suggest giving them a miss and going with Rocket instead
I love marmite on hot buttery toast!
So good! "
Now there’s your answer: boil the sprouts then slather them in marmite and seasoning and grill for a few minutes |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Right I'm going tbh !!
The only reason I'm doing Sprouts is because the are a must in bubble and squeak !
I have one sprout on my plate and eat it first only because of Christmas tradition !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Right I'm going tbh !!
The only reason I'm doing Sprouts is because the are a must in bubble and squeak !
I have one sprout on my plate and eat it first only because of Christmas tradition !! "
I used to be the same til I added bacon! Bacon makes everything better |
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"Right I'm going tbh !!
The only reason I'm doing Sprouts is because the are a must in bubble and squeak !
I have one sprout on my plate and eat it first only because of Christmas tradition !! "
Well, fair play to you for going to the effort to keep the tradition 
Hope the advice on here helps (but if you’re worried, keep a bag of rocket in reserve |
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By *j47Man
over a year ago
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"Right I'm going tbh !!
The only reason I'm doing Sprouts is because the are a must in bubble and squeak !
I have one sprout on my plate and eat it first only because of Christmas tradition !!
They are full of iron u know u can not beat getting ur iron "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If Sprouts make your fart I'm still only eating one!! No matter how good the cooking tips are !!
Well unlesss Gino is giving me tips "
Women dont fart ? Do they |
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"If Sprouts make your fart I'm still only eating one!! No matter how good the cooking tips are !!
Well unlesss Gino is giving me tips "
I suspect that Gino would give you more than just the tip... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"If Sprouts make your fart I'm still only eating one!! No matter how good the cooking tips are !!
Well unlesss Gino is giving me tips
I suspect that Gino would give you more than just the tip... "
GINO can give me his Italian Brussels  |
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"If Sprouts make your fart I'm still only eating one!! No matter how good the cooking tips are !!
Well unlesss Gino is giving me tips
I suspect that Gino would give you more than just the tip...
GINO can give me his Italian Brussels "
There’s a sprout joke in there somewhere but it’s late and I can’t see it...! |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
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Trim outer leaves and stem of sprouts and slice width ways.
Add knob of butter to hot pan, add clove of garlic, chopped scallions, Christmas ham cut offs or bacon lardons. Toss lightly add sprouts and flash fry till softened then slowly stir in cream and parmesan...best sprouts ever.
Or prep sprouts as normal, par boil then add to pan with bacon lardons, tossed walnuts and maple syrup is another alternative to the traditional Irish cabbage style sprout! Enjoy
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I'm going with Madame B.
Otherwise Google what Jamie Oliver does with them and they will be fabulous. Personally, I'm parboiling in ham water, then frying them with garlic and chilli, finally adding a little cream and grated parmesan. You have to dress up ugly balls to make them palatable. It's why I always sprinkled icing sugar on my balls before a meet |
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"take sprouts out of bag,look at them, then throw them in the bin ... they are rank
Yep soooooooooo.....this... "
Oh have a bit of imagination and sex up your veggies folks. I hate them but if you do interesting stuff with them, they can be delicious. Flavoured vinegar, with a little good olive oil can make them gorgeous. Or a quick fry in a pan with very little oil and a few of your favourite spices and even the kids will eat them 
I'm doing Jamie's spinach with cheese too for Christmas day and I did something similar years ago. I hate spinach but I love this.
If I'd thought of it sooner, I'd be eating courgettes and aubergine too,if it was parmigiana but I don't have the time to get that in as well (I know the real recipe, involves drying out the aubergine for a day or two)
I'm a meat liver but when veg is done right, it's gorgeous. Just sample an Avoca salad and tell me I'm wrong. |
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By *addy0Man
over a year ago
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Cut a cross in the bottom of them blanch is boiling hot water till water reboils den remove so colour is held in tact..close too cooking time then dig them in boiling water again for 5 mins and there u go |
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"We eat dem raw
No no no!!
Wuss
When it comes to Sprouts I'm a big bloody wuss lol
Well, anyone who wraps themselves like you do for Christmas pics has earned the right not to have sprouts... "
Yeah, cos you don't wanna unwrap that sexiness after she's had sprouts |
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"We eat dem raw
No no no!!
Wuss
When it comes to Sprouts I'm a big bloody wuss lol
Well, anyone who wraps themselves like you do for Christmas pics has earned the right not to have sprouts...
Yeah, cos you don't wanna unwrap that sexiness after she's had sprouts "
She’s thought of that too: all the air gaps in the ribbon wrapping negate the effect of the sprouts... clever! |
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