Fiddleheads

[Owens187]

Not important: Wtf is a fiddlehead?
Important: Does it come in bacon flavor?

My thoughts exactly . . .

[WickedKitchen]

I think the reason people don't know about this veg is that I think the harvest time is only about two weeks and they don't keep well. After two or three days in the fridge (even with the best storage) their flavor profile changes significantly. They're pretty good for you too and some say they are even more healthy than even sprouts or blueberries. I just love the taste.

They have a firm texture and are rather al dente even after being steamed for 15-20 minutes. Then a little salt will bring out the earthy-nutty notes. Of course, drowning it in butter is always good but something I refrain from.

They are fantastic w/ bacon, Sgregr1. I sometimes saute them with crumbled bacon and chopped dates...and a drop of balsamic vinegar never hurts either. The pic I took was of them sauteed w/ just olive oil and garlic 'cos I was rather lazy that day and had difficulty timing the dinner.

[tom502]

Never heard of it.

[Zero]

The only reason I get a salad with a steak is so the cow will have something to eat on the way to the table. That\'s how rare I like my meat.

Well I didn't say it should be grilled all day! A good thirty seconds a side with the steel and flame scorching hot - job done.

[WickedKitchen]

Pittsburgh Style. MMMMMMMMM.

[Big L]

Fiddleheads are awesome! I had some today sauteed with bacon, and they were delicious. They taste like a cross between asparagus and brussel sprouts to me.

They are very well known in New England and are especially popular among the French-Canadian population. I hear from my family members in Quebec that you can get them frozen in supermarkets there year round.