on Oct 09, 2012, Updated Nov 16, 2021 14 Comments You see, while he out of town for work a while back, I went on a Brussels sprouts cooking spree. I was determined to make the very best Brussels sprouts dish he’d ever tasted without smothering the poor things in cheese sauce or a gravy of some sort – although my final favorite Brussels sprouts recipe (the one I’m about to share with you) do include some cheese. But just a sprinkle or two. As I was testing recipes, I kept thinking of how my Grandmother would tell me to toss a bit of brown sugar in with my collard and turnip greens to get rid of the bitterness. Finally, I added a pinch, a bit on the hefty side of a pinch but still a pinch nonetheless, to my Brussels sprouts as they were almost finished. Voila! I found the secret to Brussels sprouts I loved, but now to test them on the Mr. The other night I made a quick supper of Skillet Pork Chops and my new recipe for Brussels sprouts and was ready to see what he thought. Ready in 20 minutes, we sat down to supper and I watched as he cautiously took his first bite of the little green devils on his plate. By the quirk of his head and the, “hmm” that he let escape, I felt sure I was on to something. As we were beginning to clear the table, he walked over to the stove and popped the last few bites of Brussels sprouts that were left in the skillet into his mouth and said, “these were good.” I’ll claim that as a victory, indeed! Here’s my recipe for Brussels sprouts that even a Brussels sprouts hater likes. Can’t wait to hear how you like them. Enjoy!Robyn xo
