Very often, simplest is indeed best. These sprouts are dressed with a humble helping of butter then seasoned judiciously. Love them or loathe them, sprouts are a key part of most Christmas Day feasts. If you’re wondering how to cook Brussels sprouts, we explain in this recipe how to make them to perfection in our easy step-by-step guide. You’ll never be stuck again on how to get the best out of your sprouts after you’ve read our easy brussel sprout recipe guide. If you choose small firm sprouts with fresh green outer leaves and you cook them lightly, until just tender, they have a lovely sweet and nutty flavour. Sprouts are said to have the best flavour if picked after the first frosts.

A lot of brussel sprout recipes combine the sprouts with a variety of different flavours, but if you want a really simple foolproof way to make them, then this is the recipe for you! Follow our guide for the best results every single time.