GRILLED PANCETTA-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

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Thinly sliced pancetta goes a little crisp, its salty porkiness complementing the asparagus. Though the spears are wrapped, they cook through perfectly and even pick up some grill flavor.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound medium asparagus (1/2 inch thick; 12 to 15)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 to 15 thin slices pancetta

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).
  • 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.
  • Oil grill rack, then grill asparagus, uncovered, turning, until pancetta is golden brown in spots and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Cooks' notes:
  • ·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.

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