Braised Asparagus with Sherry Vinegar and Marjoram

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2022

This oft-overlooked technique results in silky, sweet-nutty spears.

SERVES 4

TIME 30 minutes

Braised Asparagus with Sherry Vinegar and Marjoram

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Braising produces asparagus with a tender, silky texture and sweet, nutty flavor. To achieve consistently cooked spears, we eschewed the tradition of slow cooking in a minimal amount of liquid. Instead we vigorously simmered the vegetable i...

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