Brined Skillet-roasted Brussels Sprouts

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts (cut small x in stem)
• 8 cups cold water
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl stir together water& kosher salt.
• 2 add brussels sprouts to salt mixture, weigh sprouts down with plate to make sure they are completely submerged~ let stand 1 hour.
• 3 pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 4 drain sprouts; do not rinse.
• 5 in large heavy skillet (cast iron) or roasting pan toss sprouts with olive oil and roast, uncovered for 25 minutes.
• 6 meanwhile heat mustard seeds over med heat until seeds are lightly toasted; remove and crust slightly.
• 7 add seeds, sea salt and crushed pepper to the roasted sprouts~ toss well and serve!