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cream-braised brussels sprouts

cream-braised brussels sprouts
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Best Brussel Sprouts
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    sassyradish's Notes: I've been playing around with several recipes and wanted to merge them all into one because it sounded to me like ultimate comfort food. something about that bit of cumin that makes the brussels...

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Serves 4

  1. Trim the stem end of each sprout and discard any brown or rotting leaves. Cut the sprouts into quarters and set aside. Carefully clean the leek and slice it discarding the stringy, green part.

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  2. In a cocotte, or a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, the leek, and the shallot, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are nicely browned in spots, about 5 minutes or so.

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  3. Pour in the cream, stir to mix, and then cover the pot. Reduce the heat to low or medium low so there’s a slow simmer. Braise until the sprouts are tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a paring knife, about 30-35 minutes.

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  4. Remove the lid, and stir in the lemon juice. Taste for seasoning, and adjust as necessary. Let the pan simmer, uncovered, for a minute or two to thicken the cream to a glaze that loosely coats the sprouts. At last moment, stir in lemon zest and serve immediately.

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5 Comments on cream-braised brussels sprouts

Imag0337 Reply

Can't wait to try this!

Jenniferperillo2010bio Reply

This sounds wonderful. I was one of those kids who said yuck at Brussels Sprouts and now love them. Hope my kiddos will make the transformation one day too!

Jenniferperillo2010bio Reply

This sounds wonderful. I was one of those kids who said yuck at Brussels Sprouts and now love them. Hope my kiddos will make the transformation one day too!

Jenniferperillo2010bio Reply

This sounds wonderful. I was one of those kids who said yuck at Brussels Sprouts and now love them. Hope my kiddos will make the transformation one day too!

Jenniferperillo2010bio Reply

This sounds wonderful. I was one of those kids who said yuck at Brussels Sprouts and now love them. Hope my kiddos will make the transformation one day too!

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