How to Shred Brussels Sprouts

Shaved Brussels sprouts are popular in salads and as a side dish. But how to do it? Here’s how to shred Brussels sprouts: the right way!

Video: How to shred Brussels sprouts

Wondering how to shred Brussels sprouts: the right way? Shaved Brussels sprouts are popular in salads and as a side dish: but how to actually cut them? You can use your food processor, but you can also do it with a knife quickly and simply! But if you do it the wrong way, it won’t make those signature shreds. Here’s our step by step guide for how to shred Brussels sprouts, with a video of Alex showing you how it’s done (above).

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How to shred Brussels sprouts step by step

Step 1

Remove any tough outer layers of the Brussels sprouts: this will vary based on the quality of the sprouts.

Step 2

With a large Chef’s knife, slice the Brussels sprout in half lengthwise.

Step 3

Place the cut side down and thinly slice the sprout cross-wise, making thin shreds.

Step 4

Loosen the pieces with your fingers. Discard the root end. That’s it!

Best chef knife & cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best kitchen tools. And every time we answer, “A good sharp chef’s knife!” A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen, and lasts for years (we’ve had our chef knives for 10 plus years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, as well as cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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• 7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation
• 10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife
• 8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knife
• Paring Knife
• Serrated Knife / Bread Knife
• Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (used in the video!) or Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting Board
• Non-Slip Plastic Cutting Board
• Knife Sharpener
• Drawer Knife Organizer — this is how we store our knives, and it’s even slicker than a knife block

Looking for Brussels sprouts recipes?

Now that you know how to shred Brussels sprouts, here are some of our favorite Brussels sprouts recipes for you to try:

• Crispy Brussels Sprouts
• Brussels Sprout Salad
• Brussels Sprouts with Maple Glaze
• Fried Brussels Sprouts
• Spicy Brussels Sprouts
• Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate
• Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Dressing
• Brussels Sprout Pizza with Caramelized Onions
• Brussels Sprout & Sweet Potato Salad

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