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[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

This list reads like someone who’s never been served roasted brussel sprouts or steamed broccoli.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I made good brussels ONCE. I have the recipe and tried to do it many times, never could make them good again, always too bitter. I know it's possible but I'll wait a decade for stars to align again.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Brussel sprouts literally have become less bitter over the last few decades, but depending on where you get yours they might still be using older variants. Maybe try a different source?

I literally just clean mine, cut them in half & remove stems, toss them with olive oil & salt & pepper, then roast them cut-side down. Perfect every time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'm personally annoyed that I can't find the bitter ones where I am. I used to pick and east the ones my mother grew in her garden raw. All of the ones I can find now don't have the right flavour.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Hu, we always complain Brussel sprouts aren't bitter enough anymore.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

How much parmesan did you grate over the brussel sprouts after they came out of the oven? Whatever amount it was, you didn't do enough. Also if you forgot lemon zest, add some too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

ugh, why would you ruin a perfectly nice broccoli? why go with mushy when you can choose crispy?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You know you can steam em without turning em to mush right?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

fair enough, it may be bad experiences talking

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Anything, absolutely anything that is edible, can be coaxed into something at least vaguely palatable with enough skill, fat, and spices.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Roasted broccoli squad checking in. This guy's is missing out.

Actually most vegetables. Roast them in the oven with a tiny bit of oil, salt, and pepper. They always come out delicious.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Had both. So many people here have recommended different Brussels sprout recioes that I want comment on this. But steamed or boiled broccoli just sucks compared to seared or roasted.