Boiled Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 teaspoon salt
• water

Directions

1. Wash the asparagus and cut off the tough ends.

2. Tie the asparagus in a bundle and place it in a saucepan with the tips up.

3. Pour boiling water into the saucepan until it reaches within 1 inch of the top.

4. Add 1 teaspoon of salt for each pint of water.

5. Simmer until the asparagus is tender.

6. Drain the asparagus and save 1 cup of the cooking water.

7. Prepare a drawn butter sauce using the saved water and pour it over the hot asparagus.