Cook fresh asparagus to
tender crisp. A lovely side dish for a spring dinner along side
pork tenderloin.
Steamed
Asparagus
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 quart water, boiling
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat heavy sauce pan over
high heat. Add sugar; stirring until sugar melts.
- Add asparagus and boiling
water. Cover pan; boil hard for 5 minutes. Drain; plunge asparagus
into ice water.
- In large saucepan melt
butter; add asparagus; stir until well coated and heated through.
Season to taste.
Serves 4.
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
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