Brussel Sprouts

Usage

With sauce toppings, in salads, French fried and au gratin, almondine in casseroles.

Selection

Quality brussels sprouts will be medium-sized, dark green and firm.

Occasionally you will find brussels sprouts sold while they are still on the stem. They grow on a sturdy stalk up to two feet long that looks like a small Christmas tree.

Avoid

Avoid brussels sprouts with yellowed leaves, or those that are soft and starting to open or bloom.

Avoid signs of old product that include spots and blemishes or dark brown coloring on the butt-end.

Storage

Always store in the refrigerator.

To prolong shelf live, soak in warm water for 2-3 minutes before refrigerating.

Ripening

In general, vegetables will not ripen further after harvest.