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New Season Asparagus

Zoe Baldock • May 3, 2019

Local asparagus...the pick of the bunch!

British asparagus is renown as the finest you can serve, with a distinct flavour & vibrant green colour adding a freshness to spring dishes. The British growing season runs from the end of April through until June & this years crops are some of the best in recent years, with thanks to a splash of Easter sunshine. 

Fresh from the farm, here at Cheerbrook you can pick up a bunch of local new season asparagus from Hungersheath Farm in Shropshire; just 12 miles from our farm shop. 

Asparagus is such a versatile dish, which packs a nutritional punch too - rich in vitamins A & C, potassium, iron & calcium. Cook simply as below: 
  • Boil 3-4 minutes
  • Steam 2-5 minutes
  • Grill 6-8 minutes
  • Roast 5-10 minutes
  • BBQ 5-8 minutes 
To keep your asparagus as fresh as the day it was picked store in the fridge propped up in a jug of water, or if you're short of space wrap in a damp piece of kitchen roll & tuck away in the salad drawer. 

Not sure what to pair with asparagus? Have a look at our simple recipe ideas below for delicious meal with local, seasonal produce: 
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