Try saying THAT three times fast! I love roasted Brussels sprouts as much as the next person, but sautéed in a hot pan comes in as a close second, especially if I’m using the oven for something else. I've shared my basic method below along with some inspiration for different variations, such as the sesame-sautéd Brussels sprouts, pictured.
Basic Method:
2-3 Tbsp oil
8 oz Brussels sprouts, washed and trimmed
salt & pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp vinegar or broth
Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts. They don’t have to be perfect - variations in thickness just means more texture. If you have a mandoline slicer, you can use that for more consistency.
Place the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Sauté them until they are cooked to your liking, adding the vinegar or broth when they’re almost done to help soften them a bit (if you want).
If you like them more on the browned side (similar to when you’re roasting them), you can achieve this by not stirring them as frequently. When they start to stick to the bottom of the pan, you can use the vinegar or broth to deglaze, scraping the bits off the bottom as you give them a stir.
Variations
Using the basic method above, you can experiment with a bunch of flavor combinations - below is some inspiration:
Oil: grapeseed + butter
Seasonings: salt + pepper + garlic powder
Vinegar: balsamic
Finish: honey + dried cranberries (stirred in)
Oil: grapeseed
Seasonings: salt + pepper
Add-ins: diced apples + caraway seeds
Vinegar: apple cider
Finish: more vinegar
Oil: grapeseed + butter
Seasonings: salt + pepper, + garlic powder
Vinegar: balsamic
Finish: Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano (sprinkled on top)
Oil: grapeseed
Seasonings: salt + pepper
Add-ins: shredded butternut squash
Vinegar: apple cider
Finish: maple syrup (stirred in) + toasted pepitas (sprinkled on top)
Oil: grapessed + 1 tsp sesame
Seasonings: salt + pepper + garlic powder + onion powder
Vinegar: rice
Finish: toasted sesame seeds (sprinkled on top)
Oil: grapeseed
Seasonings: salt + pepper + garlic powder
Vinegar: apple cider
Finish: 2 Tbsp brown sugar + 2 Tbsp soy sauce (stirred in) + crispy bacon bits (sprinkled on top)
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