How to Blanch Asparagus

When it comes to cooking asparagus, there are actually many ways to get the job done. Some of the more popular ways for cooking asparagus comes from blanching, steaming, and grilling.

I’ll cover each pretty quickly, and you’ll also see that it can happen pretty fast.
How to Blanch Asparagus
Get a pot of water rapidly boiling. You want to make sure that there is plenty of water so that the asparagus will be submerged and have lots of water still around in the pot. When the pot of water is boiling, add in enough salt so the water tastes salty.
At that point, drop in the asparagus. Depending on how thick the pieces are, cooking will vary. I usually check in about 2-3 minutes. Take a piece and bite the stem. If you like the doneness, then drain the asparagus. If you are going to serve it right away, then you are good. If you are going to serve it later, then you need to stop the cooking in ice water.
How to Steam Asparagus
Set up a steamer according to manufacturer instructions. Place the asparagus in the steamer and steam for 5-6 minutes. Again, check one piece for doneness before serving.
How to Grill Asparagus
Get your grill nice and hot. It should be medium high heat. Take the asparagus and drizzle with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the asparagus on the grill and let it sit for about 1 minute. Then roll it a bit. Let it cook a bit more. From there, check for doneness. Enjoy!
So, that’s pretty much the down and dirty when it comes to cooking asparagus!
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