Baitrunner Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 So we all hate them. Or do we? I have to say I was never a lover of them until I tried them off the stalk. So much better than the supermarket packets. So here's the question. Would you bbq them? Well just tried it. Pork belly, sweet potatoes, veggie skewers and as a twist sprout skewers all on the bbq. The jury is still out on this. They are ok, but maybe not the best way to prep them. So would you give it a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Never tried them like this but last year did have purple sprouts - these are sweeter and less urm 'sprouty' in flavour. Bought them on them on stalk so keep an eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesprite Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I like sprouts. normally have mine with a sprinkle of vinegar, "lovely" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Unlike Marina i am not a fan of sprouts however there are other ways to try.Finely slice add sliced red or spring onions cook with a little oil in a hot pan until lightly brown. An old idea blanch in boiling salted water refresh after about 2mins,in cold or iced water drain off well.Fry in a hot pan with a small knob of butter,what is nice for Chrismas is to add pre cooked chestnuts,many supermarkets stock pricked chestnuts,if you prefer to do your own,cross the nuts and place in a hot oven, and cooked until the outer shell starts to peel off.roughly chop and add to the sprouts. or you can use in stir frys. Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Nice ideas. Hard to do the frying on the bbq- they fall through the gaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I am a philistine, I like the baby frozen ones boiled soft, well come on, they are LESS windy than the big ones! Iain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Crickey if you smelt these babies cooking...... It was a like a smog machine with attitude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 You boys perhaps next year I will give you some cooking lessons.Bbq chestnuts easy,get yourself a tin from the pound shop,cross your nuts(chestnuts that is).Place in the tin and cook as I said before.It will work. Iain what can I say for me veggie wise what works for me best is peas,spinach,still if frozen sprouts float your boat thats ok,still try me idea with chestnuts or diced smoked bacon will improve the taste. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 My favourite method of cooking sprouts is a quick blanche, little bit of bicarb added to the water, at the same time I have another pan of water and bicarb boiling some chestnuts. Once cooked peel the chestnuts and add them to a frying pan with the sprouts and quite a bit of butter, ground sea salt and black pepper (I sometimes add a few ground chilli flakes for some kick). A quick flash fry so that the sprouts are tender but not soggy, then into the serving dish with the butter residue poured over the top and a few drops of white wine vinegar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Sprouts? Love em, favourite way in a rabbit caserole (Which I shall be doing today) Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I watched Tom Kerridge the other night with his take on Christmas cooking which included aniseed flavoured carrots and brussel sprout tops. Here is a link to the programme:-http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03mjzv7 Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Yesterday was the trip to the farm shop, 4 stalks of sprouts £2, 3 cabbages (assorted) £1, and 5 cauliflowers £4.50, thats roast for today, and christmas dinner sorted (with maybe a cauli cheese between). Sprouts, traditional, cut the cross and boil until slightly less than bullet hard. Grendel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 What's the difference between sprouts and bogies?Kids won't eat sprouts...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I am not that fond of sprouts unless they are shredded and stir fried with bacon. Now if you make bubble and squeak with them that is pure heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Hi Ian, I canny eat chestnuts, but tried the bacon largons one Christmas with the sprouts. Still prefer the basic version with butter n seasoning. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTED Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR BRUSSELL SPROUTS PUT A NICE PIECE OF STEAK ON THE GRIDDLE WASH CLEAN AND PREPARE THE BRUSSELLS SPROUTS PUT IN SAUCEPAN WITH SALTED WATER BOIL FOR EXACTLY FIVE MINUTES, TAKE OFF HEAT STRAIN OFF SURPLUS WATER THROW THE LOT IN THE BIN AND THEN EAT THE STEAK 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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