Name: Asparagus and Bacon Spears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 24 medium asparagus spears; 12 rashers smoked back bacon; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 1 tsp olive oil; 2 tsp honey (runny (optional))

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When it comes to a treat tis is my favourite. Imagine tender asparagus spears, enveloped in savoury bacon and kissed with a delicate drizzle of sweet honey. Sounds good, I know and taste amazing. Asparagus and Bacon Spears is a celebration of contrasting flavours and textures. The perfect combination of the earthy freshness of asparagus with the saltiness of bacon and the subtle sweetness of honey. Together they create a culinary masterpiece that delights the senses.

To create this delectable appetizer, start by selecting fresh asparagus spears with tightly closed tips and firm stems. Trim off the woody ends, then wrap each spear with a slice of bacon, ensuring it is securely fastened. Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus on a greaseproof lined baking sheet, leaving space between each bundle to ensure even cooking.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the asparagus bundles for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender-crisp. The bacon will render its savoury fat, infusing the asparagus with its irresistible flavour while crisping up to perfection.

While the asparagus is roasting, prepare the honey drizzle. Simply warm a few tablespoons of honey in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes thin and pourable. Alternatively, you can microwave the honey for a few seconds until it reaches the desired consistency.

Once the bacon-wrapped asparagus is cooked to golden perfection, remove from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter. Drizzle the warm honey over the top of the bundles, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Ensure each one has a drizzle as this adds a perfect touch of sweetness to every bite.

The combination of smoky bacon, tender-crisp asparagus, and luscious honey creates a harmonious blend of flavours that dance across the palate. Each bite offers a symphony of textures – the crunch of bacon, the snap of asparagus, and the silky smoothness of honey – resulting in a culinary experience that is both indulgent and satisfying.

Serve this elegant appetizer at your next gathering or dinner party, and watch as it disappears within moments, leaving your guests craving more of this irresistible combination. Asparagus wrapped in bacon drizzled in honey is not just a dish – it’s a culinary sensation that elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary, leaving a lasting impression on all who indulge in its deliciousness

Asparagus and Bacon Spears are one of those recipes you always fancy. They are quick to produce and tasty so good either on their own or with a sauce or dip. The crispy bacon around the delicate asparagus is always a romantic recipe. Served as a side dish, starter and canape for an instant positive hit. These can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Once cooked they can be stored in an airtight container for 48 hours and reheated under the grill.

Asparagus and Bacon Spears

Beautiful soft asparagus wrapped in a crispy bacon coat.

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Course: Canapes, Side Dish, Starter

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Bacon, Bake, Vegetables

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: People

Calories: 24kcal

Ingredients

24 medium asparagus spears
12 rashers smoked back bacon
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp honey runny (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 205C/400F/Gas Mark 6.
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and place a wire rack on top.
Snap the hard parts of the asparagus off and lightly brush/drizzle with the olive oil.
24 medium asparagus spears, 1 tsp olive oil
Very lightly season as the bacon is salty to start with but a good pinch of black pepper always works.
salt, pepper
Lay the bacon out and slice in half, lengthways to create 24 strips of bacon.
12 rashers smoked back bacon
Gently wrap one strip of bacon around an asparagus spear and place on the wire rack.
Repeat until all of the bacon and asparagus has been used.
Place the tray into the oven on the middle shelf and cook for about 10 minutes before turning over for a further 7 – 10 minutes or until the bacon is lovely and crispy.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately with a drizzle of honey for a sweetness burst.
2 tsp honey

Cook using Air Fryer

Place the asparagus with the bacon wrapped around asdescribed above but place on the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Turn onto 400F/205C/Gas Mark 6 and cook for 5 minutes.
Turn the asparagus over and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Pan Fry

Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil.
When hot, add the bacon wrapped asparagus in a single layerand fry.
Keep turning the asparagus until they are cooked and the bacon is crispy.

Grill

Preheat the grill to medium high. Line the grill tray with foil.
Add the asparagus to the grill tray in a single layer andplace on the middle shelf.
Grill for about 10 minutes rotating the asparagus frequently until the asparagus and bacon are cooked.