Asparagus Wrapped In Bacon - Easy, Neverfail

Asparagus wrapped in bacon is one of my favourite ways to eat asparagus! Tender asparagus spears are wrapped in crispy streaky bacon, roasted and then glazed with hot honey before a quick blast under the grill. This easy side dish is sweet, salty, crispy and perfect for spring asparagus. I also share my tips for getting the bacon crisp, keeping asparagus tender and alternatives to hot honey.

About This Asparagus Wrapped In Bacon

Asparagus wrapped in bacon is just about the most delicious way to serve asparagus. It's one of those easy recipes that goes with so many dishes and with asparagus in season, it's something that we're making almost every week! Asparagus spears are wrapped in bacon rashers and then roasted to perfection. Then they are glazed with hot honey or maple syrup and then finished on the grill. The asparagus ends up perfectly tender while the bacon ends up crispy and glazed this way. It also has this wonderful sweet and salty flavour!

Just a warning: you may want to double up this recipe because it is SO good! Every time I make it, I make enough for 4 people and Mr NQN and I devour them all haha!

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Ingredients For Asparagus Wrapped In Bacon

Asparagus spears - I really prefer fatter asparagus spears for this as I like the texture but more slender asparagus spears also work. With thin or mini asparagus, you will need 4-5 asparagus spears per bundle rather than 2.

Bacon - We are using streaky bacon rashers and not short cut bacon or eye bacon.

Olive oil - Extra virgin olive oil.

Hot honey - Buy this at the supermarket or make it at home yourself with my easy 5 minute hot honey recipe.

Tips For Making Asparagus Wrapped In Bacon

1 - The older the asparagus, the woodier the stalks get and it's hard to tell when buying it. To remove the woody, stringy ends, snap the asparagus - it will naturally snap at the point where the woody section meets the tender section.

2 - Reserve the woody asparagus parts for stock or soups.

3 - Roast the asparagus on a rack over a baking tray as this avoids the asparagus from steaming in the bacon juice.

4 - I love this with fat asparagus spears as I think the texture of the asparagus is better. If you have mini asparagus spears then rather than using 2 spears, use 4-5 spears in each bundle.

5 - Alternatives to hot honey are balsamic glaze and maple syrup or just regular honey. We tried all of these and the hot honey was the winner for us but you go with your own taste preference.

6 - To pick the best asparagus at the market look for firm, green stalks that are not dry or cracked at the ends. The tips should be firm and springy and not slimy at all. Store in the fridge. Trim a small amount off the stem and place the spears tip side up in a jug with 1cm/1/2 inch of water at the bottom.

If you don't have bacon and want to wrap the asparagus in prosciutto try my springtime asparagus & prosciutto tart. Or if you have thin asparagus try my healthy baked asparagus fries.

Asparagus Wrapped In Bacon Recipe

An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott

Recipe Overview

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4-6 as a side dish

Ingredients Needed

24 asparagus spears (I prefer fatter spears)
225g/7.9oz streaky bacon rashers (12 rashers)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup hot honey
Salt and pepper

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1 PREP - Preheat oven to 180C/350F fan forced or 200C/400F conventional. Line a large baking tray with parchment or foil and place a rack on top.

Step 2 SNAP - Snap the asparagus (24 asparagus spears) towards the end of the spear - it will naturally snap at the point where the woody part meets the tender. Trim the end until flat for presentation.

Step 3 WRAP - Take asparagus spears (2 spears per bundle) and wrap bacon (1 rasher per bundle) around the spears leaving the tops uncovered. Place on the rack and repeat with the remaining asparagus and bacon. Drizzle with olive oil (2 tablespoons) and roast for 20-23 minutes.

Step 4 GRILL - Preheat grill to high heat and line the baking tray with foil. Brush the bacon with the hot honey (1/4 cup) generously and place the spears under the grill. Cover the asparagus tips with foil so that they don't burn. Grill for 3-5 minutes (watch carefully). Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Personal Note

I've got a quick question for you today Dear Reader. It actually comes from Mr NQN. He was watching me taking my vitamins one day and remarked how weirdly I take them. "I take vitamins normally, you're the weird one," I responded. I knew exactly what he meant.

He takes vitamins by taking a gulp of water first and then putting the vitamins in his mouth. I take them by putting the vitamins in my mouth and then drinking my water. I tried it his way once and I almost choked on the water!

I did ask my friends and they do it the same way as I do but then he started to think that they were just agreeing with me so he asked me to ask you: how do you take your vitamins or medicine? Is it water first and then pill or pill first and then water? :)

Asparagus Wrapped In Bacon - Easy, Neverfail was written by Lorraine Elliott and published on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Bacon Recipes, Easy Recipes, Sides and Delicious Recipes.