This was the first year that I have grown Brussels sprouts and with cold weather predicted for last night I dug up the plants. I pulled off the lower leaves so that the stalks would fit better it the wheelbarrow and then threw the leaves over the fence into the pasture. The herd was glad to get them and worked on eating them up. I brought the stalks into the house and planned to remove the sprouts from the stalks and blanch them and package them for the freezer.
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| on the stalk with most of the leaves removed |
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| my big (12 inch diameter) stoneware bowl is quite full |
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| for the herd |
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| some of the blanched small sprouts in the pan |
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| browning butter and sea salt |
These were so good. Definitely I will be growing these again next year. I think the next batch I cook I will add to some sauteed leeks and top with some toasted Panko breadcrumbs. Maybe a little Parmesan cheese...
