Smoked Asparagus with Bacon
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Category
Sides
Cuisine
Sides
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Anything tastes good whenever it’s wrapped in bacon. Especially when it’s smoked! If you’re looking for a tasty way to add some more flavor to a boring vegetable, try this Smoked Asparagus with Bacon Recipe. Smoked vegetables pair well with any heavy main dish. Try out this grilled asparagus and baconwhen you need to up your vegetable intake. You’ll be surprised when it tastes as delicious as it does! Heck, you could even enjoy this dish as an appetizer or on its own. There really is no perfect duo like asparagus and bacon. It’s guaranteed to be loved by everyone who eats it. The savory flavors of the crispy bacon balance out the fresh vegetable and make for a mouthful of smokey goodness. Just throw these guys on the grill along with your favorite main dish to make a showstopping healthy meal that will leave everyone drooling.
As you probably already guessed, this smoked
asparagus recipe is extremely easy to make. Besides asparagus and bacon,
all you need is extra virgin olive oil and everything bagel rub. If you’re
wanting to get really fancy with it, sprinkle on some parmesan for an added
flavor. There’s no way you can go wrong when whipping up this dish. That’s
because smoked asparagus is good on its own. But, when you throw in
bacon to the mix, there’s no end to the flavorful possibilities that awaits. So
go ahead and start prepping your asparagus using the break test and get this asparagus
and bacon recipe going on the grill!
Ingredients
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20-28 Asparagus Spears
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4 Strips of Bacon
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2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 Tsp Everything Bagel Rub
Directions
Pre-heat smoker to 225 degrees.
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus, use the break test.
Blanch asparagus in salted boiling water for 2 minutes and shock in water to stop the cooking process.
Season the asparagus with the olive oil and seasoning to evenly coat.
Lay the bacon on a flat surface and place 5-7 pieces of asparagus on each piece.
Spiral wrap the bacon around the asparagus.
Place bundles directly on the smoker 30 to 45 minutes turning halfway through.
Cook until the bacon gets crisp and serve.