Every izakaya in Japan offers this iconic yakitori on its menu. Bacon and asparagus are a perfect combination: the salty, fatty pork adds incredible flavor to the grilled asparagus spears. Serve these bacon-wrapped asparagus skewers alongside grilled shiitake mushrooms and other yakitori. As the bacon crisps up, the asparagus cooks through but still remains fresh-tasting and crunchy, and that’s the texture you’re shooting for.
Recipe information
Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
Makes 12 skewers
Ingredients
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Preparation
Step 1
Wrap a strip of bacon around each piece of asparagus. Skewer these rolled pieces (about 4 per skewer) so they cover about 4 inches of skewer.
Step 2
Preheat a grill to medium-hot. Grill for about 6 minutes, turning the skewers about every 2 minutes as they brown. Don’t hesitate to shift skewers as you grill, especially if you notice some skewers browning too fast over a hot spot; trade them with skewers grilling over a less hot part. The bacon will crisp up and sizzle when the skewers are ready. Squeeze lemon juice on the skewers, and serve immediately.
