Maple Glazed Bacon and Asparagus
Sharing Dish | with Pecans and Thyme
This extra special side dish glazes asparagus and chorizo with honey before finishing with a scattering of almonds. The perfect combination of salty, sweet and crunchy!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
60 grams
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
150 grams
Asparagus
25 grams
Pecan Nut Halves
(Contains Nuts May contain Sesame, Nuts, Peanut)
1 sachet(s)
Maple Syrup
1 sachet(s)
Dried Thyme
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.
c) Meanwhile, trim the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and discard. Halve the asparagus widthways.
a) Once the bacon is browned, add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Fry for 1 min, then add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil.
b) Cook until the asparagus is tender, 4-6 mins.
a) Meanwhile, roughly chop the pecans.
b) Once the asparagus is cooked, remove from the heat and add the thyme, maple syrup and pecans. Mix to coat fully.
c) Transfer to a serving dish to finish.
Enjoy!
