Monday, August 22, 2011
Grilled Asparagus
1-2 bunches* of Asparagus, washed, break ends. Just bend closer to the cut end and it will snap in the right spot. Spray with olive oil or a cooking spray. Salt and pepper. Add to a low to medium heat grill for about 10 minutes until tender.
If you have a large grilling surface and are grilling meats over medium to medium-high heat, you do not have to cook the asparagus directly over the heat if the grill is going to be left closed at 300 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Put it on a side with no coals and they will bake till tender but not char or dry out.
I have a little wire vegetable grilling basket that I love to use for asparagus it has a bottom basket with four sides and a top that locks on...and a handle to remove it from the fire when it's done cooking.
*1 bunch if you have large meat portions and several side dishes and a salad. 2 if you only have one or two side dishes and no salad.
Serves 2-3 people.