How to make your sprouts extra special:

Cook 400g trimmed Brussels sprouts in simmering water for 2 mins then drain and steam. Dry the sprouts. Cool them quickly and chill them until needed. This can be done up to two days before Christmas Day. When you're ready to serve the sprouts, add your choice of flavouring and reheat according to the instructions below.

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1. Chorizo & almond sprouts

  • Melt 50g butter in a frying pan, add 50g peeled and chopped chorizo, cook for 5 mins on a medium heat.
  • Add the blanched sprouts and fry for 5-6 mins until nicely browned, then stir through 50g blanched, chopped almonds.

2. Sage & lemon sprouts

  • Melt 50g butter in a frying pan, cook for 5 mins over a medium heat then add ½ pack sage leaves and fry until crisp.
  • Return sprouts to pan and cook for 5-6 mins until nicely browned, then stir through the zest and juice ½ lemon and season.

3. Soy & honey sprouts

  • Mix together 1½ tbsp soy, ½ tbsp honey and a generous pinch of chilli flakes.
  • Melt 50g butter in a pan, return the sprouts and cook for 3 mins.
  • Pour in the soy mixture and cook the sprouts for a further 3 mins until sticky and caramelised.

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Peter Healey avatar

Peter Healey

4th way with brussel sprouts:

Just throw the nasty things in the bin!!

Truan Smith

Don't be so sad!!

Doug Campbell avatar

Doug Campbell

These are excellent variations. My go-to, esp for those who claim not to like b-sprouts, is similar to the chorizo version here:

> prepare / fry about 1lb of good bacon bits (meaty, thick slices with just moderate fat) and one chopped onion; set aside when done but retain the fat in the…

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Ian William Johnson

Add a few whole peeled chestnuts which will break up a bit when stirring and it's even better

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Wayne Ready

Shred the sprouts and then pan fry in butter and fresh ginger for a few minutes. If needed add a tablespoon or so of water and cover for a minute or so if you like them slightly softer.

Dianeel

question

The instructions suggest that you can add your choice of flavourings two days before Christmas. How then are the sprouts reheated? Or...are only the sprouts steamed 2 days ahead of time and then finished with the flavourings just before serving? Thank you!

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goodfoodteam

Thanks for pointing this out. We've amended the instructions below the video. We'd suggest adding the flavourings when you reheat the sprouts on the day.

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ewuska75

Great ideas!!! Will definitely try those veggie options!

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