Alton Browns Brussel Sprout Salad Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PECANS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Slice the Brussels sprouts using the thinnest slicing disk of a food processor. If you do not have a food processor, you may slice thinly with a knife or a mandoline.
• Set a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat and add the pecans. Cook, stirring continually, until the pecans darken in color and begin to give off a toasted aroma, approximately 2 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and stir to combine. Once the butter has melted, add the Brussels sprouts, salt and pepper and cook, stirring continually, until the color brightens and the sprouts are just tender, approximately 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the cranberries, toss and serve.

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Heat the pecans in a small skillet set over medium heat, stirring occasionally until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop.
• Toss the Brussels sprouts, pecans, olive oil and lemon juice together in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Top with the chives if using.

ALTON BROWN'S BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PECANS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Slice the Brussels sprouts using the thinnest slicing disk of a food processor. If you do not have a food processor, you may slice thinly with a knife or a mandoline.
• Set a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat and add the pecans. Cook, stirring continually, until the pecans darken in color and begin to give off a toasted aroma, approximately 2 minutes.
• Add the butter to the pan and stir to combine. Once the butter has melted, add the Brussels sprouts, salt and pepper and cook, stirring continually, until the color brightens and the sprouts are just tender, approximately 6 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, add the cranberries, toss and serve.

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, orange juice and shallots. Let stand 5 minutes so the acidity in the juice can begin to break down the shallots. Whisk in the Dijon and honey until well combined. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Season aggressively with salt and add pepper.
• For the salad: Add the sprouts, apricots, hazelnuts and pecorino to the vinaigrette and toss to coat. The salad can be dressed 15 to 20 minutes in advance if you like more tender Brussels sprouts.

BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk the vegetable oil and olive oil in a small bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the honey, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper.
• Slowly whisk the oil mixture into the vinegar mixture until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour; store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
• Make the salad: Toss the Brussels sprout leaves, dried blueberries and cranberries, almonds and 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl. Pile the salad onto a plate. Top with the manchego and season with pepper. Serve with bagel chips, if desired.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the bacon into a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan and set over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp and brown. Remove bacon and all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan using a slotted spoon. Decrease the heat to low. Add the onion and cook just until they turn semi-translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add the salt and apple and continue to cook for another minute. Add the Brussels sprouts, heavy cream and mustard and cook just until the Brussels sprouts are heated through, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon, blue cheese and nutmeg. Serve immediately.
• Cut off the stem end of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellowing outer leaves. Cut each Brussels sprout in half from top to bottom. Place the Brussels sprouts, water and salt into a 3 to 4-quart saucier and cover. Place over high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and serve immediately.

BACON-MAPLE SPROUTS

Steps:

• Crank the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the bacon on a rimmed half sheet pan (a lip is important as there will be a fair amount of fat). Roast, flipping halfway through, until crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Carefully remove pan from oven and transfer the bacon slices to paper towels to drain. Carefully pour the bacon fat from the sheet pan into a small heatproof bowl and reserve both the fat and the sheet pan. Keep the oven on.
• While the bacon is making the kitchen smell awesome, trim the dry ends from the sprouts remove any yellow outer leaves, and halve the sprouts longitudinally. Cut the apple by quartering, then remove and discard the core. Slice each quarter lengthwise into thirds, then cut crosswise into fourths to yield 12 pieces. Do not peel the apple!
• In a large bowl, toss the sprouts and apple pieces with 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat and spread in an even layer on the reserved sheet pan, placing as many sprouts cut side down as possible. Reserve the bowl.
• Roast until the sprouts are browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. (A little char is a good thing.)
• While the sprouts and apple cook, whisk the mustard and the syrup together in the reserved large bowl. Coarsely chop the bacon.
• When the sprouts are brown, return them to the bowl and toss with the mustard-maple mixture. Plate and top with the bacon.