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How To Cut Brussels Sprouts

See the video above for a visual on how to cut Brussels sprouts three different ways -- halved, shredded or finely-shredded.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brussels sprouts, cooking technique, how to prep, knife skills, vegetable preparation
Servings: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts

Instructions

To Halve Brussels Sprouts:

  • Slice off and discard the bottom end of each Brussels sprout, as well as any wilted or discolored leaves.
  • Slice vertically to halve the Brussels sprouts.

To Shred Brussels Sprouts:

  • Slice off and discard the bottom end of each Brussels sprout, as well as any wilted or discolored leaves. Slice vertically to halve the Brussels sprouts.
  • Then place the halves cut-side-down, and thinly slice horizontally to shred by hand.

To Finely-Shred Brussels Sprouts:

  • Slice off and discard the bottom end of each Brussels sprout, as well as any wilted or discolored leaves.
  • Using a food processor with the fine shredding disc attachment, finely shred the Brussels sprouts.