I get strange looks when I tell people that Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. This recipe for Perfect Brussels Sprouts can make even the biggest Brussels sprouts hater rethink their stance.
Brussels sprouts have been the victims of a smear campaign. Somehow they got a reputation as one of the worst vegetables on the planet. It’s so unfair! Brussels sprouts are delicious. They’re incredibly nutritious too. I’m not entirely sure what the source of their bad reputation is. Maybe it’s becuase most people are introduced to the frozen, boxed version of Brussels sprouts. Maybe it’s because the art of cooking these tasty little nutrition-packed bites was lost for a few decades in the twentieth century. Whatever the reason, if you think you hate Brussels sprouts, it’s time to give them another try.
It is absolutely critical that fresh Brussels sprouts are used for this recipe. Frozen boxes of Brussels sprouts have their place, they work really well in Brussels sprouts casseroles and gratins, but they aren’t good for roasting.
Cleaning and trimming makes all the difference in the taste of a Brussels sprouts dish. When you first look at them, you’ll notice they look a lot like little heads of cabbage, and in some sense, that’s not far off — they’re from the same family of vegetables as cabbage.

You will need to trim the stems just a bit to take off any browned or dry area. Usually just a sliver taken off the end will do the trick, though you may need to cut a bit more. This may cause a few leaves to fall off, but that’s fine, you’ll generally need to pull off an outer leaf or two anyway. Peel off any loose leaves, any leaves with marks, and any leaves with brown or yellow discoloration. You want to reveal the bright white and green leaves below.
This recipe is very simple, and because of that it’s success rests largely on cooking technique. The good news is, the cooking technique is fairly simple and easy, and something even a beginning cook should be more than capable of turning out a great pan of Brussels sprouts.

My first technique tip is that you must not overcrowd your baking dish or baking sheet. The Brussels sprouts must lie in a single layer on the bottom of the pan. This allows the Brussels sprouts to brown against the pan, creating the simple caramelized flavor that makes the dish sing. If your pan is too small to allow the Brussels sprouts to lie in a single, unstacked layer, simply use a second pan and split the sprouts between the two so they are not overcrowded.
The second tecnique tip is that you stir the sprouts at least once, if not twice while baking. This allows different sides of the sprouts to rest against the bottom of the pan and create that delicious browned flavor.
I like to serve Perfect Brussels Sprouts with roasted or grilled meats. For holidays and special occasions, I sometimes sprinkle with bacon pieces.
I didnt like them growing up what few times i may have tried but now i love them i am not a great good but even i can do this reipe i can make a whole meal out of them.
My son has discovered thed joy of sprouts; I ask for them often.
Love roasted brussel sprouts! This is the reciPe i Use as well, except I don’t use garlic salt but Fresh minced garlic, along w/ tHe Sea saLt, black coarse pepper and of course oLive oil.
The steps did not show the brussel sprouts were cut in half but the picture at the top shows them cut in half…
Photo shows them cut in 1/2…………..but recipe doesn’t mention. I would cut them.
Try cooking with red peppers. the sweet peppers with the slightly bitter brussels are great together
I also love brussels sprouts! Another thing that is great is to add soy sauce toward the end of cooking. It adds an additional flavor to the sprouts.