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I've been a well-behaved vegetarian cook since the 70s, and I've hated B sprouts all my adult life. And I know how to cook or roast them. It's not just the taste, but my personal final straw was a particularly bad experience with one:
The last time I ate sprouts, I had already swallowed the first half of one sprout, and as I lifted the second half to my lips, I saw the back end of a worm or weevil in a hole in the center of the sprout, whose first half I'd already chewed and swallowed. I love every other cruciferous veggie, so I don't see the reason to try to convince myself to eat these when there's a whole world of foods I already relish, that give me a wide variety of colors, flavors, tastes and nutrients I need and lots of pleasure, and fun preparing them.
The "S. S. Brussels" ship sailed away with that poor worm. The only silver lining was that if there was a live worm in a vegetable, it means the farmers didn't overspray pesticides. I hate sprouts the way some others think beets taste like dirt (I love beets, by the way… to each his own). I'd have to do therapy before I'd eat another Brussels sprout! DressIng up sprouts with nuts, cheese, hot sauce… to me is like the proverbial "trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear." Vegetables are so delicious, I see no need to gild the lily. But no more sprouts shall pass these lips! LOL!
Are you sitting next to an elevator door?
Organic brussel sprouts absolutely need to be cleaned well. I’ve found on numerous occasions that after slicing them in half, dead insects are residing in between some of the leaves. It’s gross,
It sounds like you have a trouble on your fire alarm panel. Which fits if this is also the building where you do your cooking.
Dan the Man, why are you recording this next to an elevator? Go use Julia or Bridgette's office, I'm sure they wouldn't mind! Tell them I told you to! Also, get better soon!
Dan feel better!!!
Question: I know broccoli has some compound that kids (and some adults) find unpleasant. Maybe Brussels Sprouts has the same or a similar compound? That would explain why so many kids just HATE them. Maybe, like broccoli, as some kids age their aversion to that compound subsides.
Dan, you're doing a wonderful job and we think the world of you. Please get well and keep up the great work!
I'm really enjoying your show, Dan! The episodes where you respond to your viewer's comments make us feel much more engaged. Good job, man. And merry New Year to you and yours.
I thought this was a cooking video? Why so much talking and no cooking?
Oh Danny baby, where you at? I'll come over and take care of you and make you feel better!
Thank you for all your cooking tips & hope you feel better soon! Nvr liked Brussel Sprouts as a kid but going attempt making them for X’mas this yr. for first time. Happy Holidays!
I hope you feel better soon
The good big outer leaves make delicious chips.
Steaming Brussel Sprouts (using a steamer basket in a pot or some similar arrangement) produces bright-green delicious Sprouts with zero fat.
Just remember to submerge the sprouts in ice water for a minute when done – to stop the cooking and retain the color.
Feel better soon. And this series has been a lot of fun. Thank you.
Hey Dan! 🎶oh Danny boy the Brussel sprouts are sizzling!🎶. Love your videos and hope you feel better!!!
what the heck happened to Chef Dan's mouth it's weird but he's kinda hot
Loved the Brussels on the stove top! I've made every variation that you mentioned in that last video and they're all fantastic. Perfect sear every time; gosh that's so satisfying! Haha Get well soon, Dan. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
What’s Dan have to say about crispy potatoes? Love them and looking for an overall crispy breakfast potato.
Another excellent way to prepare them is the way they're often prepared in The Netherlands, and Flanders near Brussels: by deep frying as follows: wash them, dredge them in seasoned flour, then either dip into a tempura style batter, and into the deep fryer, or dip into an egg/milk wash, then flour (or bread crumbs), then the deep fryer. In either case fry until just tender, remove to a draining rack, and salt.
They're called Bitte Ballen (Bitter Balls) and are a very popular street food.
I had been doing them in the oven and we liked them but after your video I tried the pan fry and I probably won't be using the oven. Thank you.
I would hesitate to eat any of the cheese. They let contagious people wander around in there!
Awe, Dan, I hope you feel great by this Sunday. Much love!
👍🏼Take care
Hope you get feeling better. Sucks to be sick for the holidays. Merry Christmas to you, your family and the staff at ATK.
By the way, I must be a weird one but I love brussels sprouts cooked pretty much anyway.
Thanks for doing this. Brussels sprouts have long been my favorite veggie. So nice to see these get their moment in the sun. <3
Gotta say, butter really does make them better. I prefer it even over bacon fat. Add a touch of salt, pepper & nutmeg, and it's a thing of beauty.
Bless you 💓.
Dan, I use the same method using white balsamic and honey. Try it, you may like it.