Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus

Name: Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus
Yield: Makes 6 (appetizer) servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium asparagus (1/2 inch thick; 12 to 15); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 12 to 15 thin slices pancetta; 4 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

Gina Marie Miraglia EriquezMakes 6 (appetizer) servingsSource

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Ingredients

1 pound medium asparagus (1/2 inch thick; 12 to 15)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

12 to 15 thin slices pancetta

4 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

Method

Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).

Trim asparagus to 6 inches long, then toss with oil and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small dish. Wrap middle of each asparagus with 1 slice of pancetta. Thread 3 or 4 wrapped asparagus 1/2 inch apart onto each skewer.

Oil grill rack, then grill asparagus, uncovered, turning, until pancetta is golden brown in spots and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.