how to steam fresh asparagus?

Steaming asparagus will deliver a clean and crisp flavor.

Steps and to technique properly to steaming asparagus
on a range top stove:

Take one bunch of fresh asparagus and wash thoroughly several times in warm water
Trim off the end of each steam of the asparagus
In a pot bring 3 inches of water to a boil on your range top.
Bundle of 10-12 spears of freshly trimmed asparagus, wrap them in cooking twine. This is so the asparagus can be quickly removed from the hot water all at once.
Stand the asparagus in 3 inches of boiling water, cover and cook for 3-6 minutes.
Remove the asparagus form the boiling water and plate with butter, salt and pepper to taste.

Alternative Method and steps for steaming asparagus:

Take one bunch of fresh asparagus and wash thoroughly several times in warm water
Trim off the end of each steam of the asparagus
In a pot bring 3 inches of water to a boil on your range top.
Place unbundled fresh asparagus into a two chamber steaming pot
for 3 to 6 minutes
Remove steamed asparagus for the two chamber steaming pot and with butter, salt and pepper to taste.

*If you have leftover steamed asparagus place in an airtight sealed container like Tuperware and refrigerate. Warm up our steamed asparagus later in the microwave for a tasty treat. Steamed asparagus should keep for 5 days if refrigerated properly.