Gegrillter Spargel im Speckmantel

Zutaten

• 1 pound medium asparagus (trimmed (recipe note #2), 20-30 spears)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• kosher salt (to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 3 strips thin bacon (cut in half crosswise)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. 2

   Place asparagus spears in a large baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season lightly with kosher salt and to taste with pepper. With your hands, gently toss to coat evenly.

3. 3

   Divide asparagus spears into 6 bunches of 4 to 5 spears. Wrap each bundle with 1/2 slice of bacon, pressing or tucking under ends to secure or securing with soaked toothpicks (optional), taking care to minimize areas where bacon overlaps. (see recipe photos and video)

4. 4

   Cook bacon wrapped asparagus bundles on hot grill over direct heat with lid closed (recipe note #3). Grill for 5 to 8 minutes per side, until asparagus is tender and lightly charred and bacon is cooked through with crispy edges. Gently turn bundles half way through cooking time to cook evenly. Transfer to platter and serve.