Mary Berry's secret Brussels sprouts weapon - and it makes them absolutely delicious
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You can ensure your Brussels sprouts go down a treat this Christmas with Mary Berry's foolproof recipe, as she claims one 'essential' ingredient will make them delicious. Brussels sprouts are always a divisive part of the Christmas dinner, as some people love the tiny green balls and others think they're the worst vegetable in the world. But according to Dame Mary Berry, there's an easy way to make your Brussels an instant winner this year - by using just one 'essential' ingredient that your dinner guests won't be able to resist. The former Great British Bake Off judge said you can't make Brussels without using butter, as this will give them a buttery and smooth flavour that should help take away some of the bitterness of the sprout itself.
Then, if you want to take your Brussels to an even higher level, you can add pancetta or bacon, as well as chestnuts, for the delicious dish that will have your Christmas dinner guests clamouring for more. To make the recipe - which is featured on Mary Berry's Absolute Christmas Favourites and is available on the BBC website - you will need 900g of sprouts, 50g of butter, and salt and pepper. For the elevated recipe, you'll then need 200g of pancetta or bacon, 225g of frozen chestnuts which have been defrosted and halved, and one onion.
Remove the outer leaves from the sprouts, trim the base of each one and cut in half from top to bottom, through the root. Cook the prepared sprouts in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, or until nearly tender. Drain and refresh in a bowl of cold water to retain their bright-green colour.
