Bee-dubya-ell,

I think that the lengthy cooking time posts were tongue in cheek - it's the way they were served by bad cooks for years. Your cooking time is the way to go. They're generally (or at least should be) served tossed in butter, often mixed with sweet chesnuts or bacon.

Jeri, sprouts shouldn't be bitter. At their best, they're slightly sweet and very nutty. Delicious

Ed