INGREDIENTS

 

2 lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed

12 slices bacon, uncooked

1/2 cup  brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Wrap one piece of bacon around 3 to 4 asparagus spears. Place in shallow baking dish.  Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon.

3. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture over asparagus bundles.

4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until spears begin to wilt and bacon is cooked.

 

Serves 8.