Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apple With Prosciutto Recipe (2024)

Recipe from Chris Cipollone

Adapted by Melissa Clark

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apple With Prosciutto Recipe (1)

Total Time
30 minutes, plus freezing
Rating
4(359)
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At the elegant restaurant Piora in the West Village, the chef Chris Cipollone separates each brussels sprout into individual leaves to make this autumnal dish. Thinly slicing the sprouts is faster, though less refined. The slivered sprouts are then sautéed with cubes of sweet apples, and garnished with an icy, porky snow made from frozen prosciutto grated on a microplane. Grated pecorino cheese can be used instead for a meatless version. —Melissa Clark

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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

  • 2ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (see note)
  • 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2large Golden Delicious apples, cored and cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and very thinly sliced
  • ¾teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
  • ¾teaspoon black pepper, as needed

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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

126 calories; 6 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 352 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apple With Prosciutto Recipe (2)

Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Stack prosciutto slices on top of one another. Cut stack in half crosswise, then layer stacks on top of one another. Starting at the shorter end of the stack, tightly roll the prosciutto into a compact cigar shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 3 hours or up to 3 days.

  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Add apples and cook, barely moving, until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Stir in brussels sprouts and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Step

    3

    Remove prosciutto from the freezer and use a hand grater to finely shave ham over the brussels sprouts before serving.

Tip

  • If you can get a chunk of prosciutto, often available from an end piece, feel free to use it instead of stacking the slices.

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BEVERLY A SAUER

Lightly crisped sage leaves (spray with oil spray and roast at 400F) and/or sage sautéed in butter provides some of the smokey flavor imparted by bacon. It's often used in vegetarian soups and stews with garlic.

lkp

Second time I've cooked this, and improved by cutting small brussels sprouts in quarters rather than thin slices, and adding 1/4" diced prosciutto instead of grating. Had a Granny Smith apple on hand, which adds more flavor than a golden delicious in my opinion.

dimmerswitch

As with all Melissa Clark recipes I've tried, this is reliable and flexible for the cook. Used the Pecorino instead of the prosciutto for the vegetarian version only because I had the former in house and not the latter. Subbed local orchard Honeycrisps that were gifts from friends for the specified Golden Delicious. Outcome was delightful. Although added less salt than recipe suggested as I knew cheese would add a fair amount at end. A keeper.

Mitymom

I do something similar to this and it makes great leftovers. I buy sliced brussel sprouts pre-packaged from my grocery store.

I fry bacon and add the brussel sprouts to the fried bacon and cook them in the frying pan. DELICIOUS

Hugh Stevens

In my part of the world (North Carolina) I would avoid the step of freezing the proscuitto by shaving the meat garnish from a chunk of country ham.

charlton holland

Good combination. The prosciutto was rather lost in the taste. I bought prosciutto cubed, toasted it and added it at the end. Brought out the prosciutto taste. Braising took a bit more time than stated. Put some water in at the end.

Fred

This is a winner! We had a stalk of farmer's market spouts and some sprouts were pretty loose but they tasted great. Probably because they were so fresh. They were perfect for this. We had some serrano ham that we cut into ribbons and cooked along with the spouts so no need to freeze or add salt. Used a Honey Crisp apple. Perfect.

Rhubarb Man

Fantastic -- best to cook them just before serving, which is EASY because it is FAST and you can have the sliced brussels sprouts prepared ahead of time. So, all you need is 5 minutes or so.

They do re-heat extremely well, just seem to lose some of their color.

A hit with even brussels sprouts doubters.

GB

I would add another apple, seemed to disappear with the brussels sprouts. I sliced sprouts in food processor. Had a difficult time with the shaving of the prosciutto. Ended up thinly sliced chiffonade. Mixed with the apple/sprouts and balance sprinkled on top.

KW

At the top of the recipe, she says "Grated pecorino cheese can be used instead for a meatless version."

Francesca

My final result was delicious, but so different from the written recipe. I peeled off whole leaves and thinly sliced the centers. Took about 15 minutes to reach the degree of tenderness and lack of raw crucifer flavor I prefer. Prosciutto never froze hard enough to grate; it left just a greasy smear in my microplane. I made a chiffonade of the prosciutto and sprinkled over. I also added some water in the cooking process. Don't know why recipe didn't work for me, but ultimately, good.

Eve

Very delicious. I did not bother to freeze and shave the prociutto. Just cut it into tiny batons.

Cindy

I used parmesan cheese instead of the ham. This was quite good! We had it for a light vegetarian main dish. My husband said it reminded him of sauerkraut a bit.

Hayden

Wonderful as is and fun to riff on! A little pancetta… a little balsamic vinegar… some toasted slivered almonds… All delicious!

Zenmaster

Used bacon and then sautéed the apples in the bacon grease, adding the Brussels sprouts. Excellent and quite easy.

Sue

Second time I cooked this and I had some cooked scallops left (I cook for one!) and tossed them in... yummy too.

Jan

As a lifelong Brussels sprouts hater, I was determined to find a way I could tolerate them. This is it! I separated each leaf and then thinly sliced the core. I didn’t have prosciutto, so I made it with apples and Parmesan. It was delicious and, when prepped beforehand, comes together very quickly as a side dish.

Sue

Added a little lime juice to highten flavor. Did have to add a little water and cover the pan at the end to finish cooking the sprouts. yummy. Any other ideas for protein sources I could add to make supper for vegan daughter?

Sue

Her favorite nuts?

Bobby G

Crisped up and removed some cottage bacon slices first and added the apples and sprouts to the pan with a bit more olive oil to saute. Added the bacon back at the end.

Linnea

Very meh. Not worth the labor to cut up all the apples and brussels.

Sarah

Added a chopped onion 4 minutes before sauteeing apples, and it ended up caramelizing beautifully. I did have to stir more for the apples to cook without burning the onion, though

ShortLenni

Just delicious! Used Honeycrisp apples and threw in a smidge of butter. Loved this.

Denise

A nice use of Brussels sprouts. We had it with leftover porchetta and Earlonne’s rice. No prosciutto i. The house so we used peppered salami. Fried it up crisp before the apples and sprouts, then used it as a crispy topping. Good!

Alison

Made recipe exactly as written except cut in half (for only two of us) and with Granny Smith apple. Separated the leaves because I have the time. Frozen prosciutto on microplane worked perfectly. This was AMAZING and I can’t wait to make it again. THANK YOU.

Annie

Fried bacon then added Granny Smith apples and sprouts and cooked in the bacon fat because I didn’t have prosciutto on hand. Was delicious

islandteacher

I used 3 Honeycrisp apples. They held up. My company liked the dish, but it seemed somewhat bland to me. The combination of sprouts and bacon/ham of some sort has been done for years now, so it isn't quite as thrilling as it once was.

Andrea

I used gala apples because that's all I had around, and I wish I had looked at these comments beforehand. The type of apple is super important; the galas just don't cut it in terms of flavor. I also added a sauteed onion and some parmesan at the end to top it off :)

Jessie Paul

I really enjoyed this recipe. I fried four pieces of bacon and cooked the brussel sprouts in 3 T of the bacon grease instead of olive oil and then crumbled the bacon into the sprouts at the end instead of using prosciutto.

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apple With Prosciutto Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should I blanch brussel sprouts before sauteing? ›

Parboiling Brussels sprouts before frying is a good technique to ensure they cook evenly and become tender on the inside while allowing for a crispy exterior when fried. However, it's not always necessary but we think it works here to create a soft middle and crisp exterior in the pan.

Why do you soak brussel sprouts before cooking? ›

The soak time tenderizes the sprouts so the middles are softer. Don't worry, they won't be soggy! I would never do that to you. If, like me, you don't mind some chew to your sprouts, you don't need to soak the Brussels sprouts prior to cooking.

What meat pairs well with Brussels sprouts? ›

When we think about which meats go with Brussels sprouts, bacon usually comes to mind first. Upgrade that to prosciutto, add poultry and fish to the list, and leave room on the menu for steak.

Should I boil my brussel sprouts before frying? ›

The trick is to simply know how to cook them properly and what flavors work with them. Your first step should always be to blanch the brussels sprouts. This is basically when they get submerged in boiling water just for a few minutes, not until they're fully cooked, but just enough to take away some of the bitterness.

What is the trick with Brussels sprouts? ›

The key is to start with a cold skillet.

Put the butter and olive oil into the cold skillet, turn the heat to high, and when your nose picks up the brown-butter smell and the butter starts turning golden brown, toss the ribbons of Brussels sprouts into the skillet. They'll come out crunchy and delicious.

How many minutes do you blanch Brussels sprouts? ›

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Blanch small Brussels sprouts for 3 minutes, medium for 4 minutes, and large for 5 minutes. Plunge the blanched sprouts in the ice water to stop the cooking process then move them to a clean towel and pat dry.

Should you cut Brussels sprouts in half before cooking? ›

Cut in Half to Roast.

To maximize the flat areas, which get the most crispy surface area, cut your Brussels sprouts in half. If your Brussels sprouts are very small, you can leave them whole (and if they are very large, quarter them).

How do you get the bitterness out of Brussels sprouts? ›

The sweetness works with the bitterness, and the sugar helps to caramelize the sprouts and bring out their own sweetness. A bit of brown sugar will also work. Acid can be useful as well. A splash of lemon juice, or even apple cider vinegar, works wonders on bitter sprouts.

How long should you soak Brussels sprouts in salt water? ›

Contributed by Whole Foods Market, Inc. To prepare, soak Brussels sprouts in a bowl of cold, salted water for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.

When not to use brussel sprouts? ›

If any of the leaves have brown spots or are yellowing, it's a sign of early spoilage. If you remove the blemished leaves and the interior looks OK, you can still use the sprout. However, if the interior leaves are also showing blemishes or yellowing, it's best to toss it (or compost it, if you can).

What gives brussel sprouts a better taste? ›

In the late 1990s scientists identified specific chemicals, called glucosinolates, that made Brussels sprouts taste bitter. Plant breeders started growing old seeds, previously discarded for producing paltry harvests, to identify tastier versions with lower levels of these compounds.

What organs are brussel sprouts good for? ›

Eating a lot of Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous veggies may help protect against cancers of the stomach, lungs, kidney, breast, bladder, and prostate. Crunchy veggies like Brussels sprouts may also help you stave off other health issues, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes.

Should you blanch vegetables before sautéing? ›

The time-saving strategy is to blanch — boil very briefly — the veggies before sauteeing.

Why do you blanch Brussels sprouts? ›

Blanching stops enzyme actions which otherwise cause loss of flavor, color and texture. In addition, blanching removes some surface dirt and microorganisms, brightens color and helps slow vitamin losses. It also wilts greens and softens some vegetables (broccoli, asparagus) and makes them easier to pack.

How to make Brussels sprouts less bitter on the stove? ›

One technique for mitigating bitterness in Brussels sprouts is to blanch them. (This technique also works for making collard greens less bitter, as well as other greens.) Blanching involves adding your veg to boiling water for a brief period, then plunging it into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

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