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All About Asparagus Fresh asparagus will last about 3 to 4 days while blanched asparagus can last for 9 months in the freezer. Do not wash asparagus before storing. Wash it just before using. To store fresh asparagus, wrap the stalks in a damp cloth and place in a plastic bag that is not airtight.
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- Asparagus Au Gratin 1 lb. Asparagus (about 20-25 spears) 1 c. Grated cheese 3 or 4 Slices day old bread 1 Clove garlic, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil Arrange asparagus spears in shallow baking dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with grated cheese.
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- It is the only common vegetable that grows wild along roadsides and railroad tracks over a large part of the country. Although establishing a good asparagus bed requires considerable work, your efforts will be rewarded. A well-planned bed can last from 20 to 30 years. Water blanch small spears 2 minutes, medium spears 3 minutes and large spears 4 minutes. 2  Remove from blanching water and immediately immerse in ice water for 5 minutes to cool. 3  Drain slightly. 4  Package, leaving no headspace, seal, label, date and freeze at zero degrees or below for up to one year.
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- 1 The asparagus should be at least 4 to 5 inches long. 2  Toss the asparagus with olive oil- just enough to lightly coat and add a touch of salt and pepper (optional). 3  Separate into bundles (approx. 4 to each bundle) and starting at bottom of asparagus bundle, wrap with 1 slice of uncooked bacon.  Repeat with the rest.
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How to Cook Asparagus How to Roast Asparagus. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss lightly to coat. If desired, season with salt and black pepper.Roast, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, lightly tossing twice during roasting.ow to Prep Asparagus. Because asparagus is grown in sandy soil, rinse the spears (especially the tips) with cold water. Snap off the woody base of each spear by bending the spear a few times to find a place where it breaks easily.
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How to Freeze Asparagus Steam Method. Bring the water under your steaming basket to a boil. Place the asparagus in the basket and cover. Steam for 3 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the spears. When the time is up, immediately transfer the blanched asparagus spears or pieces to the cold water. Leave them in the cold water for the same amount of time that you steamed them.
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- You can peel stalks up to a day before cooking and store them wrapped in damp paper towels in the vegetable bin of the refrigerator. Conventional asparagus wisdom says snapping the spear breaks away the tough, fibrous end. This works well when harvesting in the field, but in the kitchen it's a sorry waste of good food.
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- Asparagus should be planted as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. One-year-old crowns or plants are preferred. Seeds are sown in a production bed and allowed to grow for a year. The young plants have compact buds in the center (crown), with numerous dangling, pencil-sized roots. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until barely tender but still firm. 2  Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the spears to the ice water bath. 3  Leave in ice water 5 minutes or until cool. 4  Drain and set aside.
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How to Grow Asparagus Asparagus stays healthy with breathing room. Space the asparagus crowns so you get as many plants as possible in a small area, but still allow for good air circulation to protect against disease. I plant my crowns 15 in. to 18 in. apart in rows 5 ft. apart.Figure on 10 plants for each person in the family who loves asparagus.sparagus stays healthy with breathing room. Space the asparagus crowns so you get as many plants as possible in a small area, but still allow for good air circulation to protect against disease. I plant my crowns 15 in. to 18 in. apart in rows 5 ft. apart.
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- WHEN TO PLANT. 1  You can grow asparagus from “crowns” or seeds. 2  Most gardeners start with crowns as seeds take an additional year to harvest. 3  Growing asparagus from crowns takes 2 to 3 years before you’ll be able to harvest; about 3 to 4 years from seed (which is why most gardeners choose crowns). To plant your asparagus crown, soak the roots in warm water for a couple of hours. 2  Lightly trim the roots (they can be quite tangled). 3  Dig either a trench or a series of 12″ deep holes – the plants should end up about 18″ apart.
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Lymphoma in Cats Asparagus is a hardy perennial. It is the only common vegetable that grows wild along roadsides and railroad tracks over a large part of the country. Although establishing a good asparagus bed requires considerable work, your efforts will be rewarded. A well-planned bed can last from 20 to 30 years. For this reason, asparagus should be planted at the side or end of the garden, where it will not be disturbed by normal garden cultivation. Asparagus is one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring.
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Microwave Fresh Asparagus Recipe Preparation. Trim tough root ends from asparagus spears, then cut into 2-inch lengths. Place in microwave-safe bowl with a lid. Sprinkle asparagus with kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour in lemon juice and dot with butter. Cover with lid and microwave on high power for 2 to 3 minutes.Stir to distribute seasonings.Cook another 2 to 3 minutes until asparagus is tender.lace in microwave-safe bowl with a lid. Sprinkle asparagus with kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour in lemon juice and dot with butter. Cover with lid and microwave on high power for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir to distribute seasonings.
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Preserving Asparagus Vacuum sealing the asparagus spears allows you to freeze the spears without the blanching, keeping the texture fresh and the color at optimum green. Drying asparagus is also a good way to preserve asparagus. This method is great for use in soups and can be taken camping, to use in stews and campfire cooking.
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- 1 Place the asparagus spears in the boiling water. 2  Once the water returns to a boil, cook for 5 minutes. 3  If you wish, use a microwave-safe cooking dish to boil asparagus in the microwave. 4  Fill the cooking dish with 1/4 cup water, then add the spears and place the lid on the dish.rizzle olive oil over the spears. The oil will help the asparagus stay crisp. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the spears on the baking sheet. 1  If you'd like to ensure the spears get evenly coated, you can toss them with the olive oil in a bowl, then arrange them on the baking sheet.
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How to Store Asparagus for Weeks How to Store Asparagus for Weeks. Fresh asparagus is such a treat and using this method you can keep it fresh in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It’s super simple and it keeps the vegetable ripe and ready for when you want to cook with it.
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How to Store Fresh Foods Store asparagus upright with the stems in 1-2 inches of water for up to 10 days. Beef. Place beef in a plastic bag to keep juice from spilling and causing cross-contamination. This will last for two to four days stored below fresh foods and above poultry. Ground beef is only good for one to two days. Separate the roots from the greens. Store greens for seven days and roots for up to a month.
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- Answer by Rms62. Confidence votes 26. Asparagus should stay good for 3 to 5 days, but a lot of how long it keeps depends upon how old it is when you get it. In a plastic bag with a little water to keep damp place in crisper drawer of refrigerator and it will stay fresh 10 to 14 days.We have been doing this for 21 years.nswer by Rms62. Confidence votes 26. Asparagus should stay good for 3 to 5 days, but a lot of how long it keeps depends upon how old it is when you get it. In a plastic bag with a little water to keep damp place in crisper drawer of refrigerator and it will stay fresh 10 to 14 days.
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- 1 Asparagus is planted in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. The plant is grown from “crowns” (1-year-old plants). 2  Eliminate all weeds from the bed, digging it over and working in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost, manure or soil mix.  Dig trenches of about 6 inches wide and 6 to 12 inches deep.
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- 1 turn the broiler on to high-if your broiler is in the top of the oven, place an oven rack in the highest rung. 2  for easy clean up, put down a piece of aluminum foil on your baking sheet-I'm just using a baking sheet. 3  trim off the bottom of the asparagus stalks-peel them if you like.
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- Freezing asparagus by either the traditional or vacuum sealing are both excellent ways to preserve the delicate flavor of asparagus for use throughout the year. Asparagus freezes well and can be used in all recipes requiring fresh asparagus, including casseroles, soups, and steamed.
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Bacon Wrapped Aspargus If bacon is not cooked ahead, toothpicks may be used but the bacon will usually hold in place if you cook it with both ends on hot surface first. To cook on grill, spray wrapped asparagus with olive oil or cooking spray. Place directly on hot grill or on hot foil on grill.
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How Long Does Asparagus Last? For an even longer term option, asparagus may be frozen for 6-8 months, but they should be cooked or blanched first and placed in freezer safe containers. Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.
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Asparagus SoufflÃ© 1 Blanch asparagus for 2 minutes in boiling salted water (1 teaspoon of salt for every quart of water). Drain. Rinse in cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to let cool. 2 Melt 1 Tbsp butter in saucepan on medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme. Cook gently until soft, do not let brown. About 4 to 5 minutes.
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- Prepping Asparagus. 1  1. Choose freshly harvested asparagus. Any time you're going to freeze produce, it's best to do so when the produce is at the height of its season. 2  2. Wash the asparagus well. Run each spear under cold water to wash away dirt, grit and other impurities. 3  3. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears.
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How to Cook Asparagus How to Roast Asparagus. We'll show you how to cook asparagus in the oven -- the key is roasting it at a high temperature until tender. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss lightly to coat. If desired, season with salt and black pepper. Roast, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, lightly tossing twice during roasting.