Brined Skillet-Roasted Brussels Sprouts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts (cut small x in stem)
8 cups cold water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Preparation

In large bowl stir together water& kosher salt.
Add brussels sprouts to salt mixture, weigh sprouts down with plate to make sure they are completely submerged~ let stand 1 hour.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Drain sprouts; do not rinse.
In large heavy skillet (cast iron) or roasting pan toss sprouts with olive oil and roast, uncovered for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile heat mustard seeds over med heat until seeds are lightly toasted; remove and crust slightly.
Add seeds, sea salt and crushed pepper to the roasted sprouts~ toss well and serve!