Asparagus With Bacon

Directions

1. 1
   (Optional) cook an additional 8 slices of bacon to wrap around asparagus into bundles (2 slices each bundle).
2. 2
   Cook bacon until nice and crispy; remove to paper towels to drain.
3. 3
   (If wrapping into bundles, cook 8 slices of bacon so that bacon is cooked, but NOT crispy.
4. 4
   Crispy bacon is very difficult to wrap around the asparagus if it is too crispy).
5. 5
   Steam the asparagus for 4 6 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove some of the bacon grease from the pan, leaving two to three tablespoons.
7. 7
   In a large fry pan or Wok, add onion, butter, bacon grease and cook onion until soft.
8. 8
   Add asparagus to the pan and saute over medium to low heat for about 4 minutes, turning asparagus every 15 seconds.
9. 9
   Put in a bowl and toss with the mustard and vinegar.
10. 10
    Add salt and pepper, to taste.
11. 11
    (Optional) Split Asparagus into 4 bundles and wrap with 2 slices of bacon.