Discover this easy-to-make recipe for a traditional Ein Deutsches Spargelessen, otherwise known as German white asparagus dinner. 2,000 calories a day is used bacon wrapped asparagus bundles general nutrition advice. Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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To prep asparagus, you can either cut off the woody stems or bend them back at their natural breaking point, which is usually within an inch or so at the bottom. Sometimes when you bend them back, they snap easily and naturally. A dry white wine rounds out the meal. Fill a pot or pan with a tight-fitting lid halfway with water and add the salt, sugar, and butter. Cover, and bring to a low boil over high heat. Clean the asparagus by snapping off the woody end of each spear, where it bends naturally.
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2 inches from the tip of each spear, peel away the remaining tough outer layer. Place the prepared asparagus either lying down in the pan or standing up in an asparagus basket that fits inside a tall asparagus or spaghetti cooker. Cover and reduce heat to medium to keep the water at a simmer. Cook the asparagus 8 to 10 minutes, or until a knife inserted in 1 stalk comes out smoothly.
Serve immediately with ham, melted butter, and boiled new potatoes and Hollandaise sauce, if you wish. Cooked white asparagus is a fantastic accompaniment to ham and boiled new potatoes with melted butter or Hollandaise sauce. Cooked asparagus is also nice with some lemon juice and grated lemon zest sprinkled on top of it after a simple steaming. It’s also really great alongside a simple dish of broiled shrimp or scallops, or grilled chicken or pork.