+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted December 23, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted December 23, 2010 Burger King Tempts No One With Brussels Sprout Whopper Be glad you're not in the UK right now, because we know you'd be beating down the doors of your local Burger King just to get your hands on the limited-time-only "Sprout Surprise Whopper," featuring that most beloved of burger add-ons, Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts are apparently associated with the holidays in the UK (maybe they are here too, though I've never come across it), so the King has created a Whopper topped with sprouts and emmental cheese. Said someone in charge of culinary development at BK UK with a completely straight face: We believe that taste is king, and as such, we wanted to create a recipe that would challenge existing sprout perceptions, and genuinely make sprouts a flavour to be reckoned with. Judging by this statement on the BK UK Facebook page, it appears that even in Ol' Blighty the response to the Sprout Whopper wasn't exactly oohs and ahhhs: "orry to hear some of you weren't too keen on the idea of the Sprout Surprise Whopper yesterday, but we're confident that The King can make even Brussels Sprouts taste good!" Source: The Consumerist :x Only in the UK someone would think this is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted December 23, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'll pass. Brussels Sprouts can't be made good. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Wan Kenobi Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardsim7 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Vile idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corris Veteran Posted December 23, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 23, 2010 If it didn't have the cheese, I would totally by one to try it out. I quite like Brussels Sprouts myself, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy_Hippo Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Well they tempted me last night, and it was very pleasant - far better than some of the garbage I've had from mcdonalds. I actually wanted to get another one tonight, but can't be bothered driving 20 mins just for a burger. Tomorrow after work however........ :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrooksuk Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Ew ew ew ew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Veteran Posted December 23, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 23, 2010 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_f Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Brussels Sprouts are great when done properly... I think the chances of Burger King doing them properly is about as high as Burger King making anything properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Veteran Posted December 23, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 23, 2010 Why would you do that WHY :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPressland Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acnpt Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Well they tempted me last night, and it was very pleasant - far better than some of the garbage I've had from mcdonalds. I actually wanted to get another one tonight, but can't be bothered driving 20 mins just for a burger. Tomorrow after work however........ :) Ew, I'll take the hot chocolate and cheeseburger I had last night in McDonalds anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Honestly, peoples strong aversion to sprouts bewilders me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhell Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Only in the UK someone would think this is a good idea. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted December 23, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 23, 2010 DO NOT WANT :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDewCodeRedFreak Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Nasty ass sh*t. Ew. :x I'd rather have the Fat Ass fries from McDonald's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSoft Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Quite like Brussel Sprouts but certainly not with a burger. yuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxster17 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I don't quite understand why so many people hate brussel sprouts, though I have the feeling people haven't had them when they're prepared properly. Don't well they're actually quite tasty I think, I'd likely be willing to give some burger like this a taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagerd0g Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I love brussel sprouts! yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I also love sprouts, and would try this if there was a BK in the near vicinity. I just bought myself 1kg of sprouts tonight.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGM Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 aww i love sprouts.. the burger ruins this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM. Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I have to find this then. I don't normally buy fast food outside of KFC and Subway but i would try this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webeagle12 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Brussels Sprouts are great when done properly... I think the chances of Burger King doing them properly is about as high as Burger King making anything properly. w0rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckeratlarge Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Brussels Spouts are the third best vegetable after chips and peas - must try this burger. Although instead of the cheese I would prefer just slices of sprouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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