brussels sprouts

Once upon a time I didn't like brussels sprouts.  They were probably the only vegetable that I didn't like.  Or maybe I never had them prepared the right way....  I don't really know how they were prepared, but I didn't like them.

They are very popular here.  And I've figured out how to cook them so that I like them a lot!

brussels sprouts, 2 1/2 ways
olive oil
brussels sprouts
onion, diced
sweet potato, diced
apple, diced
salt
pepper

Wash the brussel sprouts throughly, cut the bottom stem off, take off any discolored outer leaves, and cut them in half.

1. Saute brussels sprouts and onion in olive oil.   Season with salt and peper, lots of salt.  Cook until almost burnt (at least that's how I like them).

2. Mix brussel sprouts, onion, sweet potato and olive oil in a Dutch oven.  Season with salt and pepper.  Put lid on pot.  Cook at 400° F for 20 minutes.  Stir.  Cook for another 20 minutes.

2 1/2.  Replace sweet potato with an apple.  Same cooking method.

I like them best roasted in the oven with a sweet potato.  Really good.

You can use a Pyrex dish covered with foil.  Not quite the same, but it works.