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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Spicy Date Sauce

Paige Gilmore

If you’re like me and you really love bacon, then this is the recipe for you. Anything that is wrapped in bacon is a good time my friend.

These yummy asparagus spears wrapped in bacon come with a spicy date sauce. Fair warning though it is very spicy (which I love!). The heat develops if you put the sauce in the fridge, so reduce the amount of chili to an enjoyable amount for YOU. Food should be enjoyable, so please don’t feel restricted by the recipe.

Enjoy! x

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Spicy Date Sauce

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Makes: 12

12 asparagus spears

12 rashers streaky bacon

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste S&P

Spicy Date Sauce

Makes: 1 cup

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 shallots diced

8 dates deseeded & roughly chopped

2 cups boiling water

1 red chili deseeded & diced

Pinch of both salt & pepper

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 355 degrees F / 180 degrees C fan bake. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

  2. Wrap one rasher of bacon around one asparagus spear. Repeat for the rest of the asparagus spears and bacon rashers.

  3. Place a large frying pan on a high heat. Add olive oil, once pan is hot fry bacon wrapped asparagus spears for 3 - 4 minutes, turning regularly. Transfer to baking sheet when bacon looks slightly charred on several sides but not fully cooked.

  4. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes. Until bacon is golden all over.

  5. Using the same frying pan, place it on a medium heat. Deglaze pan with balsamic vinegar.

  6. Add shallots, dates, and chili. Fry for 2 - 3 minutes whilst stirring. Add boiling water. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes or until 3/4’s of the liquid has evaporated and the shallots are translucent. Take off heat.

  7. Place date mixture in a blender. Add salt, pepper, & apple cider vinegar. Blend up until smooth. Add more water to your desired consistency.

  8. Serve your delicious bacon wrapped asparagus with spicy date dipping sauce!

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