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First thing is to take the raw asparagus & bend it until it breaks, throw the thick end away. Coat it with olive oil & roll in Kosher salt. Then in the smoker just until it's warmed through. It will still have some crunch, but will not be stringy. You threw the stringy part out.
I like to break off the woody ends, then slice into three sections and wrap each bundle in a half slice of bacon. Pin with a toothpick if you need to, then smoke/grill/broil till the bacon is done.
An appetizer, easy to fix, smoke and serve. Sure glad you're back Princess. We need these kind of ideas and suggestions for the upcoming summer gatherings.
I like to break off the woody ends, then slice into three sections and wrap each bundle in a half slice of bacon. Pin with a toothpick if you need to, then smoke/grill/broil till the bacon is done.
Here is another easy one. We reduce balsamic vinegar by 50% then throw the asparagus in some olive oil with a little fresh garlic. Into the smoker or onto the grill until done then drizzle with the reduced balsamic. Mighty tasty
Add some orange juice to the Balsamic Vinegar, gives it a slight citrus taste!! Love asparagus, usually I-talian dressing, or just EVOO, s&p, garlic, and grill!!! Keep it crispy!!!
Choose thicker spears, 1cm (1/2") or larger over the Pencil thick stuff. The large spears are less bitter. We eat most of our Asparagus Roasted with Garlic, Olive Oil and Fresh Thyme. But Stir Fried with Shiitake, Garlic, Ginger and Oyster Sauce, is my favorite. Scallops and Asparagus Stir Fried with Green Thai Curry and Coconut Milk, is another great use...JJ