PAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH RED ONION AND BACON
Published in Cook's Illustrated, March-April 2007. The recipe recommends using asparagus that is at least 1/2-inch thick near the base. If using thinner spears, reduce the covered cooking to 3 minutes and the uncovered cooking time to 5 minutes. Do not use pencil thin asparagus; it cannot withstand the heat and overcooks too easily
Provided by swissms
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8-10 minutes. using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; set aside. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from pan.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat and add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until edges darken and onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar and maple syrup; cook until liquids reduce and cling to onions, about 2 minutes. Transfer onions to bowl and cover with foil.
- Rinse skillet with water and dry well with paper towels.
- Heat oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat. When butter has melted, add half of asparagus to skillet with tips pointed in one direction; add remaining spears with tops pointed in opposite direction. Using tongs, distribute spears evenly; cover and cook until asparagus is bright green and still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and increase heat to high; season with salt and pepper. Cook until spears are tender and well browned along one side, using tongs to occasionally move spears from center of pan to edge of pan to ensure all are browned, 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus to serving dish and top with onion; salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.
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Leif Branner
l-b20@yahoo.comThis dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Raja Roshan
r-raja94@hotmail.frI love the simplicity of this recipe.
Zay Isaiah
z-i@aol.comThis is a great side dish for any occasion.
hayat ali
ha100@yahoo.comThis recipe sounds delicious. I can't wait to try it.
Nicholas Noel
nicholas.n@yahoo.comI'm going to try this recipe next time I have asparagus.
zeuscastle2
zeuscastle2@aol.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Ogundare Esther
o@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.
memo AI ETTJJUO
m.ettjjuo71@yahoo.comThe red onion adds a nice sweetness to the dish.
Austin Dearstyne
dearstyne@gmail.comI love the smoky flavor that the bacon adds to this dish.
Kuria Wangari
kuriaw0@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I love that it only takes a few minutes to prepare.
Donatus Nwachukwu
nwachukwu16@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
Matthew Navarro
n-m18@hotmail.co.ukI made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the asparagus, bacon, and red onion.
Original
original85@yahoo.comThis is a simple but delicious recipe. I love the combination of asparagus, bacon, and red onion. It's a great side dish for any meal.
KIBUGI STATION
station.kibugi36@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bacon and red onion really helped to bring out the flavor of the asparagus.
ts sabab
t_s7@gmail.comThis was a great side dish. I served it with grilled salmon and it was a perfect complement. The asparagus was roasted to perfection and the bacon and red onion added a nice flavor.
Xavier Marine
m_xavier@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the bacon and red onion were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jase Posh
j78@aol.comThis asparagus dish was a hit! The bacon added a delicious smoky flavor and the red onion gave it a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.