Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese (aka Bacon Jam Asparagus

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 4 strips Bacon

• Produce

  • 1 1/2 lbs Asparagus
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Red onion

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Oil

• Dairy

  • 1 oz Goat cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

• Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat, set aside on paper towels and drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pan.
• Add the onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until they are nice and tender and tender and just starting to caramelize, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the asparagus spears in the oil, salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant about a minute.
• Add the bacon and the mixture of the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and cook until most of the liquid has cooked off, about 2-3 minutes.
• Serve the warm asparagus topped with bacon and balsamic caramelized onions and goat cheese.

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