Cook's Illustrated

Selecting Thick vs. Thin of Asparagus

Published March 1, 2011. From Cook's Illustrated.

Sometimes the asparagus stalks at local markets are as thin as pencils; other times they’re fat and meaty. Is thickness an indication of maturity? And does size affect taste?

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