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Title: Edgar's Lemon-Thyme Pickled Asparagus w/Cheese Fondue
Categories: Five, Vegetables, Cheese, Sauces
Yield: 6 servings

1 kg Asparagus; ends broken off
3 Lemons; squeezed (about 12
- TB fresh lemon juice)
8 lg Cloves garlic; minced
Several sprigs thyme
Boiling water to cover
4 tb Salt; added to water before
- boiling

MMMMM-----------------------CHEESE FONDUE----------------------------
1/4 c Butter
1/4 c Flour
2 c Chicken stock
1 c Grated cheese
Lots of fresh ground
- pepper
2 ts Chinese Chile-Garlic Sauce

Add salt to water, boil.

Place lemons, thyme, minced garlic and juice into pot
large enough to hold asparagus and water.

Prepare space in the fridge or the freezer for the
container of asparagus.

Pour boiling water over all ingredients, weigh with a
plate, if needed, to keep submerged.

Cover, and place in fridge or freezer to cool.

Remove from brining liquid when cold, pat dry, and serve
immediately.

Keep leftovers in a tightly sealed plastic container for
up to a week.

MAKE THE FONDUE: Make a roux with the butter and flour
in a small saucepan; the mixture will form a ball.

Add fresh grated pepper.

Cook for a bit, stirring constantly under medium heat,
to ensure flour is cooked.

Add stock a little at a time, stirring until thickened
to desired thickness.

Add cheese, stir until melted.

Add Chile-Garlic Sauce and more fresh ground pepper,
if needed (season to taste).

Serve immediately.

RECIPE FROM: https://www.acanadianfoodie.com

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