All About Brussels Sprouts - Free Related Facts - By: Bo Williams

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1. Brussels sprouts prefer cool weather and are strong enough to thrive with light frosts.

2. The Brussels sprouts cook fairly rapidly without becoming water logged.

3. Select a pot or pan that can hold all the Brussels sprouts in one layer.

4. If you overcook the Brussels sprouts, it will produce an unpalatable sulfurous smell.

5. Try to avoid Brussels sprouts with loose leaves or leaves that are yellow, but don't worry too much since these leaves can be removed before cooking.

6. Frozen Brussels sprouts will keep for about one year.

7. Brussels sprouts resemble small cabbages and are found growing densely in the leaf axils of upright stems that can grow as high as 3 feet.

8. Unlike the other members of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts are only eaten cooked.

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1. Personally, I think Brussels sprouts are something that the child palate just doesn't handle very well.

2. The best way I have ever prepared Brussels sprouts is first to steam them (on the stove or in the microwave) and then fry then in a heavy pan with butter, minced onion and lemon zest.

3. For a really good meal, cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, and then add broth.

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