Perfect Brussels Sprouts

Directions

1. 1
   In a very large sautee pan, heat the butter over medium-high until it is melted and bubbling. Put the Brussels sprouts into the pan cut sides down. Leave them to cook without stirring them around for several minutes (3-5), until the cut sides of the sprouts have developed a dark brown crust. Then flip them all.
2. 2
   If the pan is totally dry, at this point, add another little pat of butter. Cook the rounded sides of the sprouts for about 1 minutes, then pour in the water and turn the heat down to simmer, to let the Brussels sprouts cook through. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Once all of the water has evaporated off, splash the Brussels sprouts with a little sherry vinegar and toss them. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan.