Rinse the asparagus under cold water
Trim off the tough woody ends
Peel the lower stalks if they are thick
Sort by thickness for even steaming
Leave whole or cut into similar-sized pieces
Pat dry if needed before steaming
Rinse the asparagus under cold water
Trim off the tough woody ends
Peel the lower stalks if they are thick
Sort by thickness for even steaming
Leave whole or cut into similar-sized pieces
Pat dry if needed before steaming