Bacon - Wrapped Asparagus with Raspberry Dijon Dipping Sauce

By 12_34

Ingredients

• 20 stalks fresh asparagus, rinsed
• 1 lb. sliced bacon
• 1/2 c. seedless raspberry jam
• 1/2 c. Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. honey
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Snap each asparagus stalk in two; discard tough shorter ends. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the tough outer layer from the remaining stems if needed. Wrap each stalk entirely with a slice of bacon.

In a large skillet or on a griddle, cook asparagus until bacon is just crisp and stalks are firm and bright green. Transfer to towels to drain. Reserve 2 tsps. of bacon drippings.

Put jam in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave about 10 seconds or until soft. Whisk reserved bacon drippings, dijon, honey and pinch of salt and pepper into jam until smooth. Serve asparagus with sauce for dipping.