Chelmsfords Guide To Brussel Sprouts

Here is the Mid Essex guide to achieving the perfect Brussel Sprout.

Here’s our guide to preparing and cooking the perfect Brussel Sprout.

• Trim any loose, yellow or damaged leaves.
• Give them a wash.
• Trim the base.
• If the Brussel sprout is quite large, then cut a cross in the base to make them cook evenly.
• Boil a pan of water, add a little bit of salt.
• Put the Brussel’s in the boiling water and then bring back to the boil.
• Cover the pan and cook for 5-10 minutes.
• Pan fry a little bit of salted butter, add pancetta and cook until golden-brown and crispy
• Add chestnuts until warmed through.
• Drain the Brussels and then add to the pan.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes
• Eat immediately