Asparagus With Beer And Honey Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus, washed and ends trimmed
1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme leaves
1/2 cup dark beer or 1/2 cup lager beer
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Put asparagus to boiling, salted water (about 1-inch deep) and cook, covered, about 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, combine thyme, beer, mustard, honey, garlic, thyme, pepper and salt in a small saucepan; mix well. Heat over medium-high heat just until boiling. Remove sauce from heat. Pour sauce over hot, cooked asparagus.