Dijon Braised Brussels Sprouts


Brace yourselves, folks. Ready?

Vegetables.

No, no. Don't run away. Come back here.

It's January, not December. We have to face it.


We have to face it together.

Vegetables.

Cruciferous ones.

That means the bitter kind.


Also, incidentally, the kind that are best for you.

Why, cruel God?

But there's hope.

It's called mustard, broth, and white wine simmered together.


And pork sausages. Spicy ones.

It is now the dish of your dreams (and mine).

Did I just counteract all the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables?

Oh well it's January. I'll worry about that when it's warmer.

Also: there is a potato in my baby's toy box. He loves it most of all.

Dijon-Braised Brussels Sprouts (from Smitten Kitchen)

1 pound brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
2 to 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon smooth dijon mustard (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Trim sprouts and halve lengthwise. In a large, heavy 12-inch skillet heat butter and oil over moderate heat. Arrange halved sprouts in skillet, cut sides down, in one layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook sprouts, without turning until undersides are golden brown, about 5 minutes. [Updated to note: If your sprouts don't fit in one layer, don't fret! Brown them in batches, then add them all back to the pan, spreading them as flat as possible, before continuing with the shallots, wine, etc.]

Add the shallots, wine and stock and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low (for a gentle simmer), cover the pot with a lid (foil works too, if your skillet lacks a lid) and cook the sprouts until they are tender can be pierced easily with the tip of a paring knife, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the lid, and scoop out brussels. Add cream and simmer for two to three minutes, until slightly thickened. Whisk in mustard. Taste for seasoning, and adjust as necessary with more salt, pepper or Dijon. Pour sauce over brussels, sprinkle with parsley, if using, and serve immediately.

9 comments:

Ana Regalado said...

Please throw some of that plump and delicious pork sausage over here ! :D Hey ! I love veggies , sometimes hee hee & I haven't even tried brussel sprout yet :P

Shoutforfood said...

That close up shots are making me to grab food from the screen....so drool worthy

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

looks so appetizing & delectable
Tasty Appetite

jeannesioux said...

Sounds and looks terrific.

Unknown said...

Yummy and healthy...:)

Dr.Sameena@

http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com/

Zoe said...

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Justin Pack said...

oh man this was good