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How to Trim Brussels Sprouts

ByJennifer Armentrout Fine Cooking Issue 70

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There isn’t much to trimming Brussels sprouts, especially if you think of them as tiny cabbages with edible cores.

Try it out:Once you’ve got the technique down, try it out on one of ourrecipes for Brussels sprouts.

1. Trim the base of the core to expose a fresh surface.

2. Peel off and discard the outer layer of leaves, or more if necessary due to insect damage. Rinse the sprouts well.

3. If cooking the sprouts whole, score an X in the base of the core. Heat will penetrate the core so the sprouts cook evenly.

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