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Aspara Bacon (Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Skewers)

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A serving plate of grilled bacon wrapped asparagus skewers.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Greg Lofts

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. 

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