How to Cut Asparagus

How to cut asparagus: Cut off the ends where the stalk turns from white to green! Follow this simple method.

Do you have a large bunch of colorful asparagus and want to cook with them? Brilliant: grab your knife and let’s talk about how to prepare this delicious vegetable. Here’s how to cut or slice asparagus so you can use it in all sorts of recipes.

Here’s the most important thing you should know about asparagus. The thick lower part of the spear is white or light purple in color: it is very hard and not intended for eating! Contrary to what you might think, the easiest way to remove it isn’t just to break it. Preferably with a knife! Here’s a quick and easy way to chop asparagus.

Cutting asparagus: step by step

Step 1: Line up the asparagus on a cutting board.

Place the asparagus spears on a cutting board, all pointing in the same direction.

Step 2: Cut off the bottom part right where the white turns green.

Grasp half of the stalks with your non-cutting hand. Using a large chef’s knife, cut off the hard bottom parts of the stems right where the color changes from white to green. Repeat with the other half of the stems.

There you have it: you have asparagus that can be used in any recipe! Speaking of which…we have a few below.

How long does asparagus keep?

Fresh asparagus will keep in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. A tried and true storage method: Use those trimmed asparagus tips and place them in a mason jar or wide glass jar with 1 inch of water in the bottom. Cover the top with a plastic bag and refrigerate. However, we often store our asparagus in the vegetable drawer and that works well.

Asparagus Recipes

Once you’ve mastered how to chop asparagus, there are so many ways to prepare it! Here are some popular asparagus recipes and

Best chef knives and cutting boards

A good knife can dramatically improve your time in the kitchen! We’ve had our chef’s knives for over 10 years and they still work great. Here are some of the knives we recommend, non-slip cutting boards, and the best knife sharpeners. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook: