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You can saute asparagus in a pan for about 5 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness of the spears and how tender you like them.   That quick cooking time is one of the best things about asparagus, since it turns bright green and tender without losing its snap.   If you’ve ever wondered … Read more

You should soak asparagus crowns for about 30 minutes to an hour before planting.   That’s the short answer, and it’s the one most gardeners need.   Soaking asparagus crowns before planting helps rehydrate them, especially if they’ve been sitting in a bag or box for a while.   If you’ve been wondering how long … Read more

You don’t actually need to soak asparagus before cooking it.   That’s the quick answer, and it might surprise you if you’ve been told otherwise.   While soaking is a common step for some vegetables, asparagus is a little different.   In this post, we’ll explore how long to soak asparagus before cooking, when soaking … Read more

How long do you pressure cook asparagus depends on the thickness of your spears and the texture you’re after.   For thin asparagus spears, you’ll pressure cook asparagus for about 1 to 2 minutes.   For thicker spears, you’ll pressure cook asparagus for around 2 to 3 minutes.   That’s it.   Quick, right?   … Read more

You can microwave asparagus spears in about 2 to 4 minutes, depending on their thickness and how tender you like them.   That quick cook time is exactly why so many people love steaming asparagus in the microwave when they need a fast, healthy side dish.   If you’ve ever wondered how long do you … Read more

You pressure can asparagus for either 30 minutes for pint jars or 40 minutes for quart jars when using a weighted gauge pressure canner at 10 pounds of pressure.   If you’re using a dial gauge canner, you’ll want to process them at 11 pounds of pressure instead to be safe.   The exact time … Read more