We are on the other side of Christmas (most are) and I'd like to wish you all once again a Merry Christmas and a restful and safe holiday season.
The dinner came, it conquered, we dropped. Putting on a Christmas dinner is no small feat and I don't like toying much with the menu. I'll test some new menu idea before the big day and no one likes surprises and no wants to order delivery on Christmas day.
Having said that, I broke with tradition a little and we did our Prime Rib with roasted Yukon Gold and Sweet potatoes. Amid the whirlwind of cooking, entertaining, setting up tables, tending to the fireplace, I forgot to take the photo of the potatoes. They were a big hit and I'll no doubt do them again and share them with you real soon!
The new item on this year's menu was the Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon. Look at that beauty? I love simple recipes that use little ingredients yet they are packed with flavour.
Local Asparagus are not in season here in Ontario but the markets have had some quality imports and the price was right. I've always been a big fan of asparagus and for some reason they get lumped in with the other hated green, brussel sprouts.
Asparagus rules! It can be used for a soup, it can be grilled, used in a frittata or a quiche, included in a pasta, be part of a veggie tray or in this instance...made to dress up a piece of bacon!
Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon
2 bunches of asparagus, woody part of stalks trimmed
1 slice of bacon per person
olive oil
coarse sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
garlic powder
Preheated 425F oven
- Wash and trim the woody parts of the asparagus. Usually bending them until they snap will determine for you where the woody part ends.
- Divide your asparagus in bundles of 5 per person. Reserve.
- Cook your bacon halfway. I placed my bacon strips in the microwave for 30 seconds per slice. (This step is important to ensure the bacon cooks in the same time in takes for the asparagus to be done roasting).
- Pat dry your bacon with paper towels to remove any grease. Take each bacon slice and wrap and tie each bundle of asparagus.
- Drizzle each bundle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and place on a baking sheet.
- Roast on the middle rack for 15 minutes or until they are caremelized.
11 comments:
We had asparagus for our Christmas dinner as well..LOVE it. Never thought of wrapping it in bacon, but, we already had our ration of bacon for Christmas breakfast. Happy holidays Peter!
They look wonderful and impressive. I love asparagus but never thought of using bacon.
Peter, I love roasted asparagus. And the idea of wrapping bacon around it is pure genius!
We adore asparagus in our house. I put it in everything from eggs to pasta to using it with dips as an appetizer. I so enjoy the "green" taste of it. Your photo with the bacon is cool! Glad to hear you had a great Christmas!
Asparagus is my all time favorite green vegetable. I tried wrapping it in bacon and roasting it not too long ago and it was really good.
Peter, that is a gorgeous presentation. I'll definitely be making this recipe. It's truly lovely.
Peteeeeeer! I know about this recipe. It's very popular here. Great choice! I love it!
I tried your prime rib recipe for Christmas dinner. With a 12 pound roast, my poor dog got very little scrap. I, too, boiled my bones for about 3 hours, and put it in the fridge for Beef Stew tonight. I'll have to try this asparagus; we all love it!
Happy new year!
Marjie, that's fantastic news....I take it the Prime Rib was well liked?
Peter, wow - just, WOW - I love asparagus, and roast asparagus, but I don't think I'd have come up with the bacon idea and it's brilliant! Will try this soon!
Peter you can feed be my veggies always :)
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