Butter Braised Brussels Sprouts With Nutmeg

Ingredients

• Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed
• Salted water
• A little soda (optional)
• A good lump of butter or fat
• Pepper
• A tiny pinch of nutmeg

Method

1. 1 Simmer cleaned sprouts in salted water with a little soda (optional) to preserve color, or keep covered tightly, until tender.
2. 2 Drain the sprouts thoroughly and place them in a clean pan.
3. 3 Add a good lump of butter or fat, stirring until melted, then sprinkle with pepper and a tiny pinch of nutmeg.