Elegant Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon
Elegant Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon
Craving Pork Belly? Try Flavorful Asparagus and Bacon Rolls
When you’re missing Korean pork belly, satisfy your craving with bacon rolls, made from bacon that’s a bit harder to find in regular US markets. The delightful combination of savory bacon and fresh asparagus, enhanced by a sweet and tangy honey balsamic glaze, creates a truly satisfying dish. Perfect as an appetizer for guests or a delightful treat with drinks.
Main Ingredients- 15 strips of Bacon
- 15 stalks of Fresh Asparagus
Sweet & Savory Honey Balsamic Glaze- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 16 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Sweet Honey
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 16 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Sweet Honey
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 15 strips of bacon. A 1-pound pack usually contains about 15 strips. Choosing bacon with a less intense saltiness will allow the asparagus flavor to shine through. Match the number of asparagus stalks to the bacon strips.
Step 2
Trim off the tough, woody ends of the fresh asparagus stalks, about 1-2 cm from the bottom. This step ensures a tender bite.
Step 3
Wrap one prepared asparagus stalk tightly with a strip of bacon, rolling it until the asparagus is fully encased. Repeat this process for all 15 asparagus stalks.
Step 4
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus rolls in the pan and cook until the bacon is golden brown and crispy. Since asparagus can be enjoyed raw, the main goal is to cook the bacon thoroughly. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Step 5
While the bacon is cooking to perfection, let’s make the delightful honey balsamic glaze. First, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Step 6
Once the butter is melted, carefully pour in 16 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. Keep the heat on medium-low.
Step 7
When the glaze begins to gently bubble around the edges, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Overcooking can make the glaze too strong in acidity.
Step 8
With the heat off, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until well combined. Your sweet and tangy honey balsamic glaze is now ready!
Step 9
Drizzle generously over the beautifully browned and cooked bacon-wrapped asparagus rolls.
Step 10
And there you have it – your delicious Asparagus and Bacon Rolls are complete! The irresistible combination of savory bacon, fresh asparagus, and sweet glaze will bring pure joy to your palate. Highly recommended as a fantastic appetizer for gatherings or a satisfying treat whenever you’re craving something special!
