I finally got my courage up to try Brussels sprouts. As a child – I DID NOT like them, but Eastern Standard (Boston MA) has a delicious recipe with bacon that I loved!! I’ve never grown Brussels sprouts, but this could be a good new vegetable to try next year.
Brussels sprouts and and kale are about all that’s left in the gardens here now. Maybe I can get a photo to add here tomorrow.
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I love them steamed with a little bit of coarse sea salt. Yumm!
They're also good broiled, with a little olive oil and yes salt. I think it's superfun cutting them off the stalk!
Bacon and chesnuts and brussels go well together! Makes the brussels taste wonderful. Really.
You are brave. I have learned, finally, never to grow something we don't normally eat anyhow, no matter how noble my intentions. To be honest, though, even though I was not raised eating Brussels sprouts, I just LOVE the way the PLANT looks. Delightful!
Like an alien.
And I'd love to see my chickens react to it. =)
Looking forward to any photos you post. Your posts are always inspiring. =)
btw: and edifying. I did not know until I got the "you misspelled it" red-dot underline that it's Brussels sprouts. Thought it was brussel sprouts. Clearly, a phonetic learner. =)
I too have only recently dared to attempt to replace childhood memories of flabby, overcooked frozen brussels sprouts. A quick stir-fry/steam of halved sprouts was a good start, but chestnuts and bacon sound incredible. Must try that next!
everything is better with bacon! my first time enjoying brussels sprouts was with bacon and fried shallots.
ive tried to grow brussels sprouts and i have had weird problems with teeny tiny bugs.. but maybe thats cos of where i bought the plants
For those who don't eat bacon: Try cooking your brussels sprouts with thinly sliced shallots and a touch of maple syrup – absolutely delicious! I recently learned that maple syrup is very nutritious, too – even better! I've planted brussels sprouts for the first time this year, too. Fingers crossed.