How to Core a Brussels Sprout

Brussels sprouts can add flavor to many dishes.

As relatives to cabbage, Brussels sprouts are small yet robust vegetables that add extra protein to your diet. Resembling "baby cabbages," Brussels sprouts grow slowly over the duration of a long growing season. When the time comes to harvest them, these vegetables require some care before they are served. Similar to cabbages, Brussels sprouts contain a small core that needs to be removed before cooking so that they are not tough upon chewing.

Things You'll Need

• Vegetable peeler

Instructions

1. Wash and rinse the Brussels sprouts in warm water. Remove any dirt and trim off any loose leaves.

2. Push a vegetable peeler into the bottom of the sprout and pierce the middle of the core.

3. Quickly twist the vegetable peeler in a circular motion. This will cut a hole through the entire core.

4. Remove the Brussels sprout core and discard.

References

• University of Illinois Extension: Watch Your Garden Grow
• The Kitchn: Tip: Core Brussels Sprouts With a Vegetable Peeler