Brussels sprouts
Discussion
rlw said:
Question. Do these exist in USA just out of interest?
Yes, but not sure if they are a Christmas thing or not. Wikipedia has the following info...Wikipedia said:
Production of Brussels sprouts in the United States began around 1800, when French settlers brought them to Louisiana.The first plantings in California's Central Coast began in the 1920s, with significant production beginning in the 1940s. Currently there are several thousand acres planted in coastal areas of San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties of California, which offer an ideal combination of coastal fog and cool temperatures year-round. The harvest season lasts from June through January. They are also grown in Baja California, Mexico, where the harvest season is from December through June.
Much of the United States production is in California, with a smaller percentage of the crop grown in Skagit Valley, Washington, where cool springs, mild summers and rich soil abounds and to a lesser degree on Long Island, New York. Total United States production is approximately 32,000 tons, with a value of $27 million. Ontario, Canada produces approximately 1,000 tons per year.
80% to 85% of US production is for the frozen food market, with the remainder for fresh consumption. Once harvested, sprouts last 3-5 weeks under ideal near-freezing conditions before wilting and discoloring, and about half as long at refrigerator temperature. American varieties are generally 2.5–5 cm (0.98–2.0 in) in diameter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels_sproutMuch of the United States production is in California, with a smaller percentage of the crop grown in Skagit Valley, Washington, where cool springs, mild summers and rich soil abounds and to a lesser degree on Long Island, New York. Total United States production is approximately 32,000 tons, with a value of $27 million. Ontario, Canada produces approximately 1,000 tons per year.
80% to 85% of US production is for the frozen food market, with the remainder for fresh consumption. Once harvested, sprouts last 3-5 weeks under ideal near-freezing conditions before wilting and discoloring, and about half as long at refrigerator temperature. American varieties are generally 2.5–5 cm (0.98–2.0 in) in diameter.
Going to have to cook some this week, now. Sprouts: cooked properly they are sublime. Overcooked and they turn bitter and nasty and smell bad.
For Christmas I like mine steamed for around six minutes then tossed into a frying pan in which bacon lardons have been fried until crisp. Mmmm. 30 seconds of stirring later they're ready.
For Christmas I like mine steamed for around six minutes then tossed into a frying pan in which bacon lardons have been fried until crisp. Mmmm. 30 seconds of stirring later they're ready.
bazking69 said:
PITA to prepare, stink the house out, not very tasty and give your nan terrible wind for the rest of the day. Hence why we don't do them on XMAS day...
PITA to prepare - agreedStink the house out - Before and after, yes!
Not very tasty - Dont know that I could agree with this...
Give your nan terrible wind - Well, grandpa seems to manage similar on fresh air, so we stick with them
Cant wait to get some chestnuts in with them on Christmas Day!
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