Place <quantity>9</quantity> potatoes in a pot, cover them with cold water. Season with a generous amount of salt

Bring to a boil for 15m until cooked through. They are done when a knife slides right into the potatoes

Peel <quantity>9</quantity> white aspargus. Break the end and cut it clean

Peel the potatoes by holding each one with a fork and removing the skin with a knife

Fill ⅓ of a saucepan big enough to lay the asparagus with water and add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of butter. Add salt and sugar to taste and the juice of <quantity>½</quantity> lemon

Bring to a boil and add the asparagus. Bring down to a simmer and cook for 4m to 8m, depending on the size of the asparagus. They should bend slightly when lifted

Serve the asparagus, the boiled potatoes, and <quantity>3<unit>slices</unit></quantity> of cooked ham. Finish by topping with <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of melted butter. The asparagus, boiled potatoes & ham is ready. Enjoy!