Each product has been independently selected by our editorial team. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.
As part of our "12 Days of Thanksgiving" countdown, Chef Dan Kluger of Loring Place in NYC—a favorite restaurant of Rach and John's—shares his secret for restaurant-quality Brussels sprouts with mustard vinaigrette in this recipe from his new cookbook Chasing Flavor.
"When I cook Brussels sprouts—and I cook a lot of sprouts—I want them to be juicy and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside," Dan says. "It’s those contrasting textures that make them so fun to eat. But so many roasted sprouts recipes have you do all of the cooking in the oven, which will give you plenty of caramelization, but usually dries up the inside of the sprouts as well. The best way to get the right texture on your sprouts is to first blanch them until they’re not quite tender, then cut them in half and finish them in a skillet, which gives you more control over the browning process."
Dan uses Colman's Dry Mustard Powder to intensify the flavor in his mustard vinaigrette.
For another upgraded Thanksgiving side from Dan, check out his Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt And Dill and click here for more Thanksgiving ideas.
Adapted from Chasing Flavor by Dan Kluger. Copyright © 2020 by DAN KLUGER. Used with permission by Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
For the Mustard Vinaigrette, in a medium bowl, combine the honey and mustard powder. Blend with a fork until well mixed, then let stand for 10 minutes to bloom the mustard. Whisk in the lemon juice, whole-grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
For the Pickled Red Finger Chiles, thinly slice the chiles crosswise and discard the stems. Place in a small sterilized jar or storage container and cover with red wine vinegar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before using. The pickled chiles will keep for about 2 weeks.