Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus

Name: Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams asparagus (1/2 inch thick; 12 to 15); 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 12 slices 12 to 15 thin slices pancetta

Need It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. A mixture of asparagus, olive oil, pancetta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).

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Grill

Trim asparagus to 6 inches long, then toss with oil and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small dish. Wrap middle of each asparagus with 1 slice of pancetta. Thread 3 or 4 wrapped asparagus 1/2 inch apart onto each skewer.

Ingredients you will need

Asparagus

Pancetta

Pepper

Wrap

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Skewers

Oil grill rack, then grill asparagus, uncovered, turning, until pancetta is golden brown in spots and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Asparagus

Pancetta

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Grill

·If you aren't able to grill outdoors, asparagus can be broiled about 3 inches from heat, turning, about 5 minutes.·Asparagus can be wrapped in pancetta 1 day ahead and chilled.

Ingredients you will need

Asparagus

Pancetta

Equipment you will use

Grill