Butter-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Shallots

Around holiday time, my inbox fills up with inquiries about side dishes that can be prepared ahead of time. One of the most common questions is, “Can Brussels sprouts be roasted in advance?” My reply is always the same: they can, but they’re nowhere near as good as they are straight out of the oven. For the holidays, when oven space is at a premium, why not braise Brussels sprouts on the stovetop a day or two ahead of time? Here, I sauté them with a heap of shallots and then simmer them in