PrintSOS Tips: How to select asparagus
June 9th 2010
Here are my own tips for choosing asparagus:
| Criteria | How to choose |
| Size | Look for larger size, because the fibrous (woody) material is in a smaller percentage than in the thinner ones. If possible, choose asparagus of uniform thickness for more control in the cooking process. |
| Tips | Good asparagus have tightly closed tips. |
| Spears | Good asparagus have straight spears that are firm to the touch and not bendable. On bending the spear, it should be brittle and “crack”. |
| Beware | Ridges in the stems, a dull color and/or a dry cut are indications of old age. |
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See our Asparagus entry in the Preparing food section of our web site. |
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See how our users select their asparagus here. |
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Go see all of our asparagus recipes. |
