Sprouts, for or against??

[humbersloop]

As the clocks go back soon and the time to set them boiling is upon us, where do you stand?

I love 'em! Recipes also welcome. tia

[Maydup]

I don't hate them but I wouldn't miss them if I never had another one.

In fact given the choice I prefer sprout tops to sprouts.

[gingejbee]

People who dislike sprouts have very immature tastebuds imo.

[shoota]

Properly cooked (ie not too much) the sprout is wonderful and I love em just au naturel.

[237SJ]

<<Where do you stand?>>

As far away as possible from someone who has been eating sprouts.

[rockyracoon]

I love sprouts, I whizz them in a food processor then stir-fry them with dried chilli flakes, lovely.

[joggerjayne]

They're okay, but I can live without them.

[DTCwordfan]

Wonderful on two conditions - (i) small sweet ones (ii) steamed for no more than 3 minutes, perhaps a final sautée with black pepper and some walnuts or almonds, or even cashews, maybe apricots, or cranberries as well......

[vodkancoke]

I love them cooked properly (not mushy!) with pancetta and chestnuts at Christmas. If doing them any other time of the year, I shred them finely and fry them (and the tops if availiable) with a bit of garlic an chilli.

[2sp_]

I really don't like sprouts.

Like little failed cabbages.

[humbersloop]

chilli flakes? keep 'em coming, and I'll not be fobbed of with the bacon and chestnuts

[China Doll]

Very much against. I believe them to be satan's bogies.

[sherrardk]

Totally hate them, must be some bad memories. Boy #2 loves 'em!

[humbersloop]

garlic and chilli coming up on the inside rail...

[rockyracoon]

Ergh, china!

[B00]

Love 'em.

Mashed up with loads of butter and pepper.

[seadogg]

Picked off the plant and just given a little fright in the steamer. Bliss.

[Hopkirk]

273SJ has pointed out the biggest problem with sprouts, which is similar to baked beans.

[China Doll]

What?! They absolutely are... just look at them for goodness sake... giant bogies! ;oP

[Kiki-frog]

I hate sprouts. Almost (but not quite) as much as I hate the people who say, 'Oh but you'll love them the way I cook them with.....' NO! Brussels sprouts are just plain evil.

[humbersloop]

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