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Kate Lally

Hack to cook 'perfect' Christmas sprouts in just six minutes

Marks and Spencer has shared some tips from a top chef so people can make "mouth watering" sprouts on Christmas Day.

In as little as six minutes, the green festive vegetable can be given quite the makeover. M&S took to Instagram to share Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge's recipe for "never-soggy sprouts".

You'll need sprouts, of course, as well as butter, bacon lardons, rosemary, chestnuts and peanuts.

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The method is as follows: Heat a knob of butter in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the bacon lardons and fry for three minutes until starting to crisp. Tip in the sprouts, and stir around so they're coated in butter before cooking for two-three minutes.

Add the spring of rosemary and a splash of water, and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add the chestnuts and turn up the heat slightly, before adding the peanuts and the rest of the butter.

Cook for 30 seconds until cooked through. Take off the heat, season with salt and pepper and serve. And there you have it, delicious sprouts in as little as six minutes.

Captioning the post, M&S said: "Not sure about sprouts with Christmas dinner? We’re here to change your mind with @cheftomkerridge! This mouthwatering recipe with bacon lardons and truffle butter is guaranteed to delight even the most committed sprout-sceptics."

Fans were clearly keen to try out the recipe. Tagging a friend, Vicky said: "These would be perfect for our Boxing Day supper", while Sian also tagged a pal and added: "This is how I want my sprouts". Tracy said: "These look nice", and Henry said: "Looks delicious".

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