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[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

A recent survey (n=1) has come to the following conclusions regarding goodness of members of the Brassica family:

  • broccoli: 5/5. Godly. Fry in pan on very high heat, severly searing the outside, but keeping the inside crisp.
  • savoy: 4.5/5. Very versatile. Easy to grow yourself. Smells amazing.
  • kale: 4.5/5. Must have in winter.
  • green cabbage: 4.5/5. Cheers from Sauerkraut country!
  • turnip: 3/5. Alright. Sometimes nice to have. Great raw with dip.
  • cauliflower: 2/5. Tastes like nothing. Only this high up because my ~~control group~~ girlfriend loves it.
  • Brussel sprouts: 0.5/5. Technically edible.
  • Broccoli, cooked: warcrime.
[–] [email protected] 18 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

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] 1 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] [email protected] 2 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] 5 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 2 weeks 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.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Brussel sprouts are a vehicle for garlic butter and bacon, like bread.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

And stop forking boiling ‘em

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Salad + garlic bread. Final offer.

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

Only if it's sourdough, then we got a meal deal.

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

Ima do brussel sprouts on garlic bread just to make you mad.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Boiled broccoli can be heaven with some salt (and if it's still crunchy on the inside)

regardless, got some savoy recommendations? I only know German Rahmwirsing

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

I've recently been enjoying this recipe: https://www.essen-und-trinken.de/rezepte/57421-rzpt-wirsing-pie

And my go-to is to make Carbonara, but replace the Lancaster/Guanciale with 2-3 of the outer, leathery savoy leaves cut into black width strips (vegetarian carbonara, basically).

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

Damn thanks. For the carbonara do you fry the leaves crispy?

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

Not completely, but yes. But in pan with some oil and fry them, as you'd do with the Gunciale

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

For Brussel sprouts try this recipe, they're awesome

Bressel sprouts that don't suck

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

I'll be honest, those look ok. Might try them and maybe upgrade to 0.75/5.

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

Another option:
Green cabbage, steamed with butter melted over the top while its hot.
And cauliflower? Have you not heard the good word about cauliflower cheese bake?