Thank you for that everyone. So, either boil them for 3 minutes or steam them for 8-15 minutes then!
IPityTheFool - thank you for yours!!! DH thorough appreciated that ... if he can get through the Christmas meal without using the adjective 'disgusting' with regard to said sprouts, then I'll be amazed. He's under strict orders not to comment on what I'm going to present the DC with ... after all ... they don't yet remember that they don't like them from last year! I love them ... very, very tasty
Happy Xmas!