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When buying asparagus make sure
that it is fresh, the asparagus will taste much better and can
be kept for two to three days when properly stored. For more
help visit to: www.delicious-candy-recipes.com.Once you get the
asparagus home and ready to prepare, you'll need to trim it.
The easiest way to trim asparagus before cooking is to simply
do it by hand by bending the stock until it breaks. If it will
not break but only bends, it is probably old and will not be
as fresh as you would like it. Some cooks prefer to peel the
bottom of the stocks this is not really necessary but sometimes
helps when the stocks are a little woody. Contrary to popular
belief the thicker asparagus is actually more flavorful than
the pencil thin variety that most people want to buy.
An easy way to peel asparagus
if you decide to go that route is to lay a stalk on the counter
or a cutting board and use a vegetable peeler. Starting at the
top of the asparagus peel all the way to the end. The main reason
anybody would peel asparagus, as I mentioned above, would be
to make the asparagus tenderer. You don't need to completely
peel the asparagus either, simply peel down one side to allow
moisture to enter the asparagus while it is cooking.
If you want to steam the asparagus
here is a simple method. After you have timmed your asparagus
to the size you need, and optionally peeled it, place them in
a saucepan and about an inch of water. Another steaming method
you can use when cooking asparagus is to stand them vertically.
Make sure you tie the bundles at the bottom and the top so they
don't fall over in the pan. They should steam for approximately
5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness.
Boiling is a great way to cook
asparagus also. You want to use just enough water to cover the
asparagus but make sure all the stems face the same direction
and are covered with water. The asparagus will take between four
to six minutes to cook completely, but again that depends on
the size.
One method I really enjoy is
using the grill. Cooking asparagus on the grill either directly
over the fire or on skewers gives a great smoky flavor. For more
help visit to: www.150-venison-recipes.com. Depending how you
like them, cook the asparagus for anywhere from 30 seconds to
10 minutes. Another great way to cook the asparagus is to wrap
them in foil with a little bit of olive oil and salt and pepper
and cook them on the grill for 10-20 minutes. You'll have a great
treat.
On those winter days when you
really don't want to cook asparagus on the BBQ, another great
option is roasting. Simply heat the oven to 425° F, and lay
the asparagus flat on a baking sheet lined with foil. You can
put any seasoning you want on the asparagus when roasting; salt,
pepper, lemon pepper or any other spice that you have on hand
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