How to cook Asparagus like a Pro - My 3 Best Ways to Cook Asparagus

So how do you cook asparagus? and which is the best asparagus recipe? This video will teach you three different ways to cook asparagus. Asparagus is very delicate and are not to be overcooked in any way. First ill teach you blanched asparagus, then will learn how to saute asparagus, and finally my favorite way which is grilled asparagus. Let me know in the comments what was your best way to cook asparagus.
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RECIPE:
2 Bunch asparagus
5 quarts water with 1/2 cup salt for blanched asparagus
2 TBSP olive oil + 3/4 TBSP butter, 2 garlic cloves, squeeze of lemon for sauteed asparagus
Olive oil + salt and pepper for grilled asparagus
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[@emilypacheco3316]

Did you actually pick and eat asparagus off the side of the road? I would be worried about road run off and toxins 😮

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I am sitting at my computer on Christmas day 2019, and my son loves Asparagus, never cooked it, and just watching your three ways to cook this veggie, it was a perfect video! thank you for this!

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[@tapq]

I used your grill method to cook some asparagus today. Used the onion trick too. It was spectacular. Thanks for the video!

[@PatrickJaszewski]

Great to see you back in the kitchen! I hope your recovery is going well. Thanks for the onion trick - that's a new one for me. I have to agree on the blackened grilled asparagus. They're my fave. Broiling them also approximates this style. I'm also a big fan of the sauteed, cut on a bias. But that's a little tough for you right now!

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Thanks Patrick! Broiling sounds delicious!! And yes my knife skills are non existent atm :)

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That's crazy that you find asparagus on the side of the road! great video yummo. I don't really eat it a lot but looks good

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LateshaHoustonart haha yep, they grow in abundance like that in some spots here!

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[@deba540]

Delighted to see your idea on how to avoid wasting ends; always hated snapping and tried to find ways to use most of the ends I snapped off - thx for idea!

[@thatdudecancook]

deborah alexander exactly! The truth is every spear of asparagus is different and using the knife trick saves the most 👍thanks for your comment!

[@arbabe3389]

I absolutely LOVE asparagus, but I always cook it one way (sautéed in grass fed butter on the stove top - good, but a little boring). I’m so excited to try these techniques to switch it up a little bit. Thank you!

[@aimaloghi]

this was informative for cooking in general, not just about asparagus. i love that.

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I agree with you bro that fire roasted flavor you get is number one third way you cooked is most flavorful for sure

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[@adamgladwin8067]

Love the video - I would always use lime over lemon but that’s just personal preference I think - mainly use the grilled asparagus but blanched looks fun as well 👍👍

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First time I've seen a video from you and it has made me hit the subscribe notifications icon. Also first time I'm trying out asparagus and I had to do it the second way as it's too late (3am) to put the bbq on outside lol. Tasted awesome. Thanks for that buddy.

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random songs happy to help my friend! Definitely grill them some time it really is the best and welcome to the channel!! It’s gonna be a wild ride...

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What a great info . About the onion to clean the grill. Thank you 😊.. And thank you for the recipe. ,,,

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The onion trick is definitely one to remember for life Dario! Thanks for your comment 🙏

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Thank you! ❤ I plan to try these.

[@deeez00]

I needed to know how too cook asparagus ASAP and just learned that one of my favorite Dudes already made one from 3 years ago! I sauteed them but cut them in half and cooked them longer so they kinda have the blackened look to it.

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It's because he forgot the lamb sauce

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I love a variation of #3. I roast mine in the oven because here in the upper midwest, it is t always practical to grill(charcoal) in the winter.

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Shawn Taylor I’m with you I also live in Colorado so I don’t grill at all through the winter months. I do the same thing as well and especially at private dinners. Good way to do lots of asparagus and it’s delicious 😋

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Second best way after the grill is in the broiler it get almost the same effect that you don't get the smoke flavor but you get that char

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This was very helpful. Thank you so much.

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Great tip on cutting the asparagus to determine where the tenderness begins.

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Thank you for the tips.💚

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Looks so good! Great video!

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Thanks Crissy!!

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That fridge fighting back. Enjoy your videos! Thank you and heal quickly..

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[@kamikazitsunami]

People who don't like asparagus have probably only eaten boiled or steamed asparagus which is not my favorite either. I love roasted or grilled asparagus to get that concentrated flavor and sweetness. I'm gonna have to try that onion trick. Thanks! 👍

[@thatdudecancook]

That’s right! Or canned 🥴 the onion trick is so good and for anything grilled not just asparagus!!

[@willardita]

Excellent presentation! I was waiting for one more way to cook in the oven . Hopefully you can give your opinion and recommendations. Thank you 😊

[@thatdudecancook]

allaudler hey thanks for the comment, Baking is also great! I would just put olive oil, salt and pepper, mix them well with the seasoning and than bake at 425 for 7-8 mins or so.

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Cooking with Sonny Grate! Thank you

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Thanks for making this video.

[@karend1577]

This is my 1st time to see how asparagus looks in their environment and not in the grocery store. I didn't even know you can just eat it without cooking it. I'm learning to cook via KZbin. My next project is cooking asparagus. I like how you included different ways of cooking it in one video and not 3 separate ones. I'm leaning towards the 2nd one, which I assume you didn't blanch the asparagus before cutting it up. Thanks!

[@carolcheruiyot292]

I have never had asparagus but from watching your recipe, I'm gonna try the sautéed ,looks yummy

[@thatdudecancook]

Great choice Carol! They’re the easiest and very tasty 😋

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C'est excellent recette. Merci beaucoup.

[@Varsharajput2214]

I bought asparagus for the first time without knowing exactly how to cook them. 🙄 Love the second and third ways. I'm gonna try them. Thanks man.

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All three ways look great! Who doesn’t love asparagus?

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Tatyana Reshke I know right!

[@Prof.Tarfeather]

Very easy very good! There's nothing like the combination of extra virgin olive oil and real butter with that splash of lemon juice at the end to vegetables, poultry, and fish. Your wondering why I left out garlic? I'm allergic to garlic.

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This is awesome! I would add some exotic seasoning like curry, cumin, jerk etc.

[@mytube92369]

Good one hand video, thumbs up man.i hope to get lucky choosing asparagus, kind of inconsistent,sometimes tender and sometimes woody and chewy,I love it though especially with pork chops. I like sautéing and the grill option,blanching not much because it gets cold. Thank you.

[@thatdudecancook]

mytube92369 yeah they vary a lot as it’s a short season and then they’re coming from elsewhere in the world and aren’t as good. You could always blanch and not shock with ice water, guess that would be boiled asparagus... grilled is my favorite!

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We've been doing the onion "trick" for ages in south Texas, learned it from Mexico.

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I love asparagus!!

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The fridge

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0:50 You should try that with some Texas wild onions. They light you up a couple times.

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I give it a light toss in olive oil with minced garlic and salt, then grill it. When i take it off the grill i squeeze lemon, then crack some pepper on them. Im gonna try it by doing muddled chili flakes in the oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper next time.

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Looks like the fridge got the best of u on this one lol glad u leveled up in a major way now compared to your younger self. Really impressed how u have developed over time. Been in the restaurant biz 20 yrs myself

[@JamesC-ci1yn]

Love my asparagus drizzled in olive oil, sprinkled with garlic powder a dash of salt and wrapped in bacon! Mmmmmm

[@varaprasadkonjeti7310]

Good ways to cook asparagus. And the onion trick can be used while making crepe by rubbing the pan with it every time and also it keeps the pan on even heat for all the crepes you cook . It’s an old trick that is used in India

[@676Matty]

Thoughts on steaming vs blanching? I've noticed I get super vibrant colour when I steam.

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Ah thank you me and my siblings are making a dinner for my parents using asparagus as a side and these tips are going to help a lot.

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Bacon wrapped on the grill over wood fire is my favorite.

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I made asparagus for the aioli too.... that onion idea is brilliant! How long can you keep an onion like that? is it a one shot deal?

[@thatdudecancook]

Sarah Bay Gachot I should have mentioned in the video but you could just keep it in the fridge when you’re not using it and re use it for quite some times, it actually works best when the onion is more on the cooked side 👍

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@@thatdudecancook good to know! Thanks thanks.... I also LOVE that you pick wild asparagus around colorado....

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Experimenting early on with hitting the fridge..looks like the fridge hit back.

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I clean my grill with an onion, too. Smells like the County Fair!

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Love the onion on the grill trick, never heard of that. I always boil my asparagus too long, now I see why, only need to do it for a tiny amount of time. I thought there was too much oil in the sautéed asparagus; then you put butter in it too! Whew, way too much fat. But I do agree, grilled is the best.

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The onion trick is one for life!! I’d rather cook with more oil and drain it after, I didn’t do it in video but I should have! Oops

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I hate Asparagus... BUT I also "hate" most vegetable, but im trying to to eat more plant-based and am trying to eat meat only once a day. I do feel like Asparagus is a little ways away, but im working my way towards it.

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Sebastian Smith good for you!! One step at a time, you’ll probably love them one day!!👊

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video starts at 2:30 ;)

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Any way to prevent the aftersmell in the bathroom? My wife dislikes asparagus for that reason alone.

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That’s my favorite part…..

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I call it aspar a p.

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I love asparagus.

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Me to!! What would we do without them.

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this guy puts my 2 daughters to shame they cant even cook with two healthy arms and here it is someone with a broken arms gets to cooking

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How did you break your arm?

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Mexican have been doing the onion trick

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Dude, watching this in 2024 cause I love your vids, no matter how old. WTF did you do to yourself!?!?!? Please say a motorcycle was involved.

[@thatdudecancook]

snowboarding accident, my wrist exploded into a million pieces

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Bruh I’m not even a fan of asparagus or vegetables period… but I’ve been craving it. I’m a dude btw so no hormones goin on here. I just haven’t been able to get food for a few days lol but the time has come and I wanna eat everything so.. might as well try cooking asparagus

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Did your fridge decide to hit back?

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Is the onion deep in the oil or water

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It’s the oils in the onion that clean the grate and make it non stick too

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You break a strangers asparagus, ya get ya arms broken..

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I dont have tiktok. Had he ever explained how he broke his arms?