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Asparagus with warm bacon & sherry vinaigrette BBQ recipe

Barbecue Asparagus with warm bacon and sherry vinaigrette.Use a lightly smoked bacon for the best flavor. Serve as a first course with a baguette to soak up any remaining dressing.

4 thickly sliced strips smoked bacon

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, with stems removed

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 pound asparagus, washed and tough ends removed

  • 1/4 medium red onion, cut into thin lengthwise slivers

Method

  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain on a double thickness of paper towel. Cut into 1/4-inch crosswise pieces and set aside.

  • To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk the vinaigrette ingredients, including a grinding of black pepper. Set aside.

  • Drizzle the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and season with salt. Grill over Direct Medium heat until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.

  • Transfer the asparagus to a large deep platter. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with bacon pieces and slivered red onion. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings.

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