Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus
Fresh asparagus spears wrapped in thin, crispy pancetta and grilled to perfection. This elegant side dish combines the smoky flavor of grilled asparagus with the salty richness of Italian cured pork.
4 servings
31 min
Ingredients
- •1 pound medium asparagus
- •1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- •15 slices pancetta
- •4 pieces wooden skewers
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).
10 min
- 2.
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.
15 min
- 3.
Oil grill rack, then grill asparagus, uncovered, turning, until pancetta is golden brown in spots and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
6 min
