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Brussels sprouts, water, and salt are all the ingredients used in Alton Brown’s recipe. This is the classic cooking option when you are guaranteed to get an excellent result in 10 minutes.

Summary

Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSide Dish
Servings (Default: 4)

Boiled Brussels Sprouts – Basic Recipe Ingredients

Boiled Brussels Sprouts – Basic Recipe
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Boiled Brussels Sprouts – Basic Recipe Instructions

  1. Trim the base of the Brussels sprouts and remove the outer yellowish leaves. Cut each in half from top to bottom.
  2. Place the cabbage, water, and salt in a 3 to 4-liter saucepan and cover. Place on high heat and cook for 5 minutes. or until soft. Remove from heat and serve immediately.