Brussels sprouts are members of the wild cabbage family and grown for their edible buds.
Preparation
Cut the buds from the stalk and wash them. Common cooking methods for Brussels sprouts include steaming, boiling, or roasting. Cooking time should not exceed 7 to 10 minutes.
The leaves cook faster than the core, so cut an X in the bottom of the stem so that the sprouts cook evenly. Overcooking will make them grey and soft, and they lose a considerable amount of nutritional value when overcooked.
Long Term Storage Tips
The best home preservation method for Brussels sprouts is freezing. As with most vegetables, they need to be blanched prior to freezing.
Recipes
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic Roasted Kale Sprouts
Brussels Sprout & Pancetta Flatbread
Brussels Sprout Hash
Brussels Sprout Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Buffalo Brussels
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Lemon
Chopped Winter Salad With Pancetta, Pears and Blue Cheese
Crispy Brussel Sprouts with a Garlic Aioli
Grilled Brussels Sprouts
Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
Kid-Friendly Veggie Burgers
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Turnips
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha and Mint
Sara Moulton’s Quick Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion, Lemon and Pecorino