Natural Asparagus

The Junior League of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The Southern Junior League Cookbook

1 to 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus

Salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons butter

Rinse and trim asparagus. Do not peel unless very rough. Place asparagus in one or two layers in a flat dish, just large enough to hold them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot with butter.

Cover tightly and bake at 300° for 30 minutes. Asparagus will be crunchy and will not lose its color.

Yield: 4 servings

Notes:

1. Used one pound of asparagus

2. Cracked a mix of fresh pink, green, white, and black peppercorns and sea salt

3. Did not trim or peel the asparagus