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Sweet and Salty Asparagus

I love asparagus but it isn't something I ate growing up so I really had no experience in cooking it until the last few years.  We've eaten this veggie a few different ways, but after trying this recipe we rarely make it any other way.  It's really quick to prepare and so yummy with the sweet and salty combo.  You've got to try this.  I'm telling you guys, I've even seen people who say they don't like asparagus go back for seconds.  If that's not a testimonial to its goodness I don't know what is!










Sweet and Salty Asparagus
slightly modified from Favorite Family Recipes

 Ingredients:
1 Lb. asparagus (or just one of those bundles you get at the store)
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. sugar
salt

Instructions:
Rinse and snap off the bottoms of each asparagus stalk (discard the bottoms). Melt butter in a large skillet and add asparagus. Sprinkle sugar over top of the asparagus. Sautee over medium-high heat until the asparagus beings to blister and is to your doneness (if you like it on the softer side, sautee it longer). Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
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