How to Blanch Asparagus
Here’s how to blanch asparagus! Cook until it’s perfectly tender and bright green, then plunge it into an ice bath.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanched
- Cuisine: Vegetables
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Start 8 cups of water to boil with 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
- Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus.
- Once boiling, add asparagus the boil until just tender, about 3 minutes (a range of 2 1/2 minutes for thin spears and 4 minutes for thick spears).
- Prepare a bowl of ice water. When the asparagus is cooked, immediately plunge it into the ice water for 1 minute. Then drain. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Refrigerate for up to 4 to 5 days.
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