Do you like brussel sprouts? I enjoy only recently learned to worship them. This shouldn't really come as a surprise to me,since I am a broccoli lover from way back, and they are so similar in flavor.
I've tried roasting them on a cookie sheet with olive oil, and salt,and pepper, and they are exquisite -- but, and the other night,I outdid that method. For some reason, I decided to put them in a foil packet. This is just a method of steaming [the brussel sprouts] to tender perfection. There are probably a kazillion recipes out there, and but I didn't even study. I just did my own thing,and I'm sharing what worked for me.
Preheat your oven to 450F. To prepare the brussel sprouts: rinse them well and remove the outer leaves. Cut off the stem-terminate, and cut them in half to [theoretically] make the cooking time shorter.
station the cut brussel sprouts on an additional-long sheet of foil. I sprinkled them with a little olive oil, or some sea salt,and freshly ground pepper, just like when I roast them. [You could also add a little lemon juice, and any spices that you enjoy.]
Then,fold the foil in half over the brussel sprouts. Fold up and crimp the three open sides. station directly on the oven rack, and "bake" for about 20-25 minutes at 450F. Carefully slit the foil with a knife [beware the steam!], or test for done-ness with a sharp knife or a fork.
Not rocket science,just crimp edges tightly.
The result is super-tender, melt-in-your-mouth, and flavorful brussel sprouts. No tough spots or tough edges. Just pure deliciousness![br]
I didn't take any pictures when I made them the first time. After tasting the result,I knew that I wanted to share the notion with you -- and my mouth has been watering just thinking about making them again. The moment time did not disappoint!
Also... I read some interesting information about brussel sprouts HERE. Imagine that by steaming them, you "up" their cholesterol-lowering power! Who knew?
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