Blown brussel sprouts

[Earthbabe]

Anyone got any idea why these are generally not eaten as they look like miniature versions of sprout tops which are generally eaten, although mine have been savaged by pigeons .

Still at least they have left the kale alone so far.

I was thinking a little oil, soy, chilli and garlic in the wok sort of thing.

[madderbat]

No reason why not. Before Christmas we had a load of blown sprouts from the lottie (someone threw away 4 sticks in the skip, with loads on and I couldn't just let it rot). They were very sweet and only the teture was different.

Heres a recipe for sprout soup from BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/da...ar_71906.shtml

Ingredients
450g/1 lb onions, sliced
30g/1oz butter
1 tbsp caster sugar
450g/1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 generous sprig of thyme
1.15 litres/2 pints chicken or vegetable stock
salt
freshly ground black pepper
To serve
soured cream, créme fraiche or Greek yoghurt
paprika or cayenne pepper

Method
1. Put the onions into a pan with the butter, cover and sweat over a gentle heat for about 30-40 minutes until the onions are very tender and soft.
2. Sprinkle over the sugar and cook, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes until the onions are lightly coloured and look a little like jam.
3. Add the sprouts and thyme and stir around.
4. Pour in the stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer for about ten minutes until the sprouts are just tender.
5. Cool slightly, remove the thyme sprig, then liquidise in two batches.
6. Reheat gently if necessary and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve piping hot with a spoonful of créme fraiche or yoghurt in each bowl and a light dusting of paprika or cayenne.

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[Earthbabe]

Thanks MB, I'll give that a go.

[Rob G]

I'll bump this thread from a very long time ago !

My autumn brussel sprouts have grown taller than I expected and the sprouts in general never formed up tight and just went through to 'blown'. Anyone any ideas why? The late ones aren't brilliant this year, but haven't blown like the earlier ones did.

I live near Edinburgh.

[Hilary B]

I'll bump this thread from a very long time ago !

My autumn brussel sprouts have grown taller than I expected and the sprouts in general never formed up tight and just went through to 'blown'. Anyone any ideas why? The late ones aren't brilliant this year, but haven't blown like the earlier ones did.



I live near Edinburgh.

Not grown any for ages (no-one but me eats them, and space is tight) but I remember being told that you get tighter sprouts if the plants are properly 'firmed in' when planting out. Might be an old husband's tale (when it comes to gardening, most 'old wives' seem to be men).

[rustylady]

Even "blown" sprouts are edible, just not as pretty as the nice tight ones.