How do you cook sprouts?
Method
- Fill a large pan with cold water, add a little salt and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, prepare the sprouts by discarding any tough, coarse outer leaves.
- Add the sprouts to the pan of boiling water, cover and boil for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
How do you clean and cook brussel sprouts?
How do you cook brussel sprouts so they are not bitter?
Saute Brussels sprouts in a skillet with a bit of brown sugar, instead of boiling them, to offset their bitterness. Use heart-healthy olive oil to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan and cook until just tender — stick a fork or knife into a sprout to check for tenderness.
Do you need to soak brussel sprouts before cooking?
To prepare, soak Brussels sprouts in a bowl of cold, salted water for 20 minutes. Drain and trim the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts, pulling off any yellow outer leaves. Cut each sprout into thirds from stem to top. Toss sprout slices in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper.