San Mateo Brussels Sprouts

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1972

  • About

Scatter sliced pimiento-stuffed olives over dish of sprouts for colorful trim

Ingredients

  • 2 qts. Brussels sprouts (two 10 oz. tubs)
  • 2 tblsp. butter

Method

  • Wash sprouts. Trim stem ends and cut an “x” in stem to hasten cooking. Remove any loose or yellow leaves. Let stand a few minutes in cool, salted water.
  • Heat butter in skillet over medium heat. Drain sprouts; add to hot butter. Cover and steam about 10 minutes. Shake skillet occasionally. Check with fork to see if they are tender-crisp.
  • Add lemon juice