Source : Snap Off The Thick Woody Ends Of The Asparagus Spears Amp Discard An Easy Way To Do This Is To Take An End In Each Hand Amp Gently Bend It Will S...
PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings
Sent by Stephanie Goldman
at : May 19, 2026
Step:
Snap off the thick woody ends of the asparagus spears & discard. (An easy way to do this is to take an end in each hand & gently bend. It will snap in two where the woody portion ends). Set spears aside.
Heat the butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Stir in brown sugar. Cook, stirring continually, until brown sugar dissolves.
Add the asparagus to the brown sugar mixture. Turn to coat. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth to skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Transfer the asparagus with a slotted spoon to serving platter, reserving the pan juices in the skillet. Cover asparagus to keep warm.
Cook reserved pan juices in skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until reduced by half. Drizzle over the asparagus. Serve immediately.