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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Atik Hasan Lovlu
a-lovlu@gmail.comThis recipe looks delicious!
Md Shoun
m_s@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Claudia Maradiaga
maradiaga-claudia25@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper!
Barbara Settles
settles.b@yahoo.comI would definitely make this recipe again.
Prova Khanom
khanomp78@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
yeshua Rangel
rangel20@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I actually enjoyed this recipe.
logan damons
ldamons64@gmail.comI served this dish with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.
Toca_Movie
toca_movie23@gmail.comThis recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.
Amy Lewinton
amy.l22@yahoo.comI added a little bit of garlic to the recipe and it was delicious!
Khadir Kharim
k_k@gmail.comThe bacon was a bit too salty for my taste.
Fresh Gc
gc.fresh85@yahoo.comI wasn't sure about the red onion, but it really added a nice sweetness to the dish.
Ranaldo Daley
r63@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus.
Md Siamshanto
s@hotmail.comThis recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it!
Nouara Nour
nournouara99@yahoo.comThe asparagus was a little tough, but the overall flavor of the dish was good.
Darlents Lemineur
darlentsl36@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Isabella Perez
p@yahoo.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The asparagus was perfectly roasted and the red onion and bacon added a delicious flavor.