My friend Sherry is on a mission to bring Brussels sprouts to the world — or at least to our little corner of Alabama. They are her favorite vegetable and she feels they’re underrated and unappreciated. She’s right. Brussels sprouts probably rank low on most folks’ lists of favorite vegetables. But that’s because, Sherry insists, we haven’t had them done right. I have to admit that when she fixes them, Brussels sprouts are tasty and delicious — sort of crunchy and nutty with a nice fresh flavor. Who knew? I have noticed the mini cabbages showing up as sides on restaurant menus lately, so maybe Sherry’s started a trend. A longtime cook, she’s also the director of the Shoals Commercial Culinary Center in Florence, Alabama, http://www.shoalsec.com/facilities/SCC_index.html, that’s part of the Shoals Entrepreneurial Center that nurtures small businesses. Her cooking classes at the culinary center are fun and informative and filling, because those in the audience get to eat the results! Here’s Sherry’s Brussels sprouts recipe:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Cook four strips thick-cut bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels then roughly chop. In same pan with bacon fat, melt two tablespoons butter over high heat. Add one pound Brussels sprouts, halved, and a half large onion, chopped. Cook and stir occasionally until sprouts are golden brown, eight to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss bacon back into pan. Serve immediately.
Coffee with Cathy 
I love sprouts. They work well in stews, where they can really become soft. The flavor comes out.
I am so trying this! I love brussel sprouts raw, boiled or steamed. This however, looks incredible.
Okay, I may eat this if I take out the bacon and the Brussels Sprouts. Oh wait, that just leaves onions and butter. I can live with that. Alright, I just leave out the bacon when I give it a try.
Michele — You are so right that onions sauteed in butter go great with everything, but please at least try this with the sprouts! And Kathie — I’ve never even thought to try them raw, but if you like them that way, it must be good.
I would try this, mostly because it has bacon in it.
But I have had some tasty Brussels Sprouts in the past.
Note that my husband did not say he’d had some tasty Brussels sprouts prepared by his wife!
I too love brussel sprouts but, alas, they don’t love me! They trigger off an accumulation of internal gas (and I’m not talking about anything that can be passed) that creates the most awful pains in my stomach and my sides.
So sprouts and a few other good for you veggies are off my list.
I console myself with asparagus, which I also love.
i love brussels sprouts – there’s a great recipe from the union square cafe cookbook that will convert anyone (like those pesky vegetarians who don’t eat bacon).
http://events.nytimes.com/recipes/453/2006/11/15/Hashed-Brussels-Sprouts-With-Lemon-Zest/recipe.html
This is one of my favorite recipes! I couldn’t believe that brussel sprouts could taste good, but they are so delicious made like this. Yum!
Hmmmm… I’ve never liked that vegetable… but maybe that’s the way it’s cooked. Butter and bacon… that should make any veggie tasty!!
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~Tabitha~
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BS are my least favorite vegi. and I love vegis.
Let’s talk about corn on the cob or even lima beans, OK?
I don’t know if I can do it. Maybe if I try sprouts this way….
I adore Brussel Sprouts!!! I really do.
Sure, Deborah, sure you do! And y’all are right that adding butter and bacon to any veggie can only help — except in the case of lima beans. I absolutely hate lima beans. They are the worst vegetable ever. Ever. Case closed. But I’ll be happy to talk about corn on the cob!
A friend of mine once called bacon the duct tape of cooking–it can hold together and improve anything. This sounds like a great sprouts recipe. I’ve convinced my daughter that she should eat them because they are cute.
Glad to find you too! No, we’re far from wealthy–we’re just on a life quest to ski ourselves into the poor house! Seriously, it’s the only expensive thing we do.
Oh, I love brussel sprouts, and I use turkey bacon and olive oil to lower the fat and meet som weight watchers guidelines. My secret is a pinch of nutmeg right at the end.
It comes out so good I even get my son to eat them.
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I love brussel sprouts and that recipe looks very good!
When I lived in Belgium, there was a daycare nearby called “Brussels Sprouts.”
I love the idea of a daycare center in Belgium called “Brussels Sprouts!” That is adorable. Thanks so much for sharing.