Ned Ludd's Charred Bruss

By andreajayros

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for finishing
• Pinch of coarse sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
• Juice from 1/2 lemon

Preparation

Step 1

Makes 6 servings

Preheat broiler to high. Place cast-iron skillet on the middle rack of the oven to preheat.

Remove the loose outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and trim the stems. Cut sprouts in half. In a large bowl, toss the sprouts with olive oil, salt and chile flakes. When the skillet begins smoking add the sprouts and broil, stirring once or twice, until charred and soft but not burnt, about 10 to 12 minutes. The amount of time will depend on the sprouts themselves, as they change through the season.