asparagus • how to blanch

Name: ASPARAGUS • HOW to BLANCH
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 bunch(es) asparagus, tough ends removed; 1 tablespoon(s) coarse sea salt, or as needed; 2 quart(s) boiling water

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Aug 13, 2022

Learn the best and easy way to do it for canning, freezing or simply for a beautiful presentation.

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prep time 2 Min

cook time 3 Min

method Stove Top

yield 1 bunch asparagus

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, or as needed
2 quarts boiling water

How To Make asparagus • how to blanch

Step 1

Remove the tough ends of the spears; discard them

Step 2

Add some coarse sea salt to water and bring it to a boil
Step 3

Add asparagus and set the timer for 2:30 to 3 minutes
Step 4

Remove them using a slotted spoon and plunge them in an ice water bath. Leave them there until cool off.
Step 5

Drain the asparagus and proceed with your recipe.
Step 6

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