Recipe Information

• Servings: 4
• Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• For the Puff Pastries:
  • 1 Montbeliard sausage
  • 1 roll of puff pastry
  • 2 teaspoons of grain mustard with gingerbread
  • 12 Brussels sprouts
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 drizzle of olive oil
  • 100 ml of water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • A pinch of fleur de sel
  • 4.5 grinds of black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the Montbeliard sausage in a pot with cold water and cook for 20 to 25 minutes over low heat, ensuring the water remains simmering.
2. Wash and cut the Brussels sprouts into quarters.
3. Finely slice the shallot.
4. In a sauté pan, gently sauté the shallot in a drizzle of olive oil over low heat.
5. Once the shallot becomes translucent, add the Brussels sprouts and increase the heat slightly. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until colored.
6. Deglaze with apple cider vinegar, add the water, and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Once the water has evaporated, add a teaspoon of grain mustard and let cool.
8. Remove the sausage from the water and allow it to cool as well.
9. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) on convection mode.
10. Take out the puff pastry from the fridge and brush it with grain mustard.
11. Place a 5 cm wide strip of Brussels sprouts in the center of the pastry.
12. Lay the Montbeliard sausage on top of the Brussels sprouts.
13. Cover with pastry and roll it into a log shape.
14. Slice the pastry log into 1.5 cm thick pieces and place them flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
15. Brush the tops with the egg yolk.
16. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crispy.

FAQs

Can I use other types of sausage?

Yes, feel free to substitute Montbeliard sausage with any other favorite sausage.

How can I store the leftover pastries?

Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to regain the crispiness.

Can this recipe be made vegetarian?

Yes, you can replace the sausage with a plant-based sausage option.

What dipping sauces pair well with these pastries?

Mustard, aioli, or even a spicy ketchup can enhance the flavors!

Is it possible to freeze these pastries?

Yes! You can freeze them before baking. Just bake them directly from frozen, increasing the baking time by a few minutes.