PAT'S BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Pat's Bacon Wrapped Asparagus image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound medium asparagus
Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt
1 pound hickory smoked bacon (do not use thick cut)

Steps:

Preheat your grill to medium-high direct heat.
Trim the asparagus of the woody ends. Place on a sheet tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt.
Wrap bacon slices around each asparagus spear. Skewer both ends of asparagus on each side to secure the bacon. Add 3 to 4 asparagus to each skewer.
Grill skewers on direct heat until the asparagus is tender and the bacon is crisp about 15 minutes; halfway through the grilling flip the asparagus. Transfer to a platter, remove the skewers and serve.