Pan-Fried Green Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make pan-fried asparagus with bacon? Gather everything on the ingredient list. Wash the asparagus and pat it dry with a towel.

2. Step 2:

   

   Trim off the tough woody ends, as shown in the photo. With younger, thinner asparagus you may not need to.

3. Step 3:

   

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. You can add a pinch of salt, but keep in mind the bacon is already salty, so the dish could end up over-seasoned. Blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, then plunge it into ice water.

4. Step 4:

   

   Lift the cooled spears out of the cold water and let them dry for a bit. Wrap each one with a thin strip of bacon. Heat neutral vegetable oil in a skillet. Not sure if the oil is hot enough? Dip in the edge of a wooden spatula or the tip of a toothpick — if little bubbles form around it, you're ready to fry.

5. Step 5:

   

   Use a heavy-bottomed skillet if you can. Fry the bacon-wrapped asparagus over moderate heat until the bacon is browned, turning now and then so it cooks evenly.

6. Step 6:

   

   Serve on its own with fresh vegetables. Boiled or fried eggs are a great match for bacon-wrapped asparagus.