Honey Garlic Sauce for Asparagus

By National Honey Board
Published on June 2, 2011
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courtesy National Honey Board
At the first signs of spring, snatch up some fresh aparagus and go with this Asparagus With Honey Garlic Sauce.

After trying honey garlic sauce for asparagus you’re likely not going to want asparagus any other way. 

Asparagus With Honey Garlic Sauce

1 pound fresh asparagus
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup dark ale or dark beer
1/3 cup honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add asparagus to boiling, salted water (about 1 inch deep) and cook, covered, for about 2 minutes, or until barely tender. Drain.

Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over cooked asparagus. Yields 4 servings.

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