Grilled Asparagus Involtini with Lardo

Name: Grilled Asparagus Involtini with Lardo
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped capers; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 bunch (about 24 spears) medium asparagus, woody bottom ends removed; 24 thin slices Lardo di Colonata (get extras as they could tear); 4 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Level: Easy
Total: 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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Caper Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped capers

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Asparagus:

1 bunch (about 24 spears) medium asparagus, woody bottom ends removed

24 thin slices Lardo di Colonata (get extras as they could tear)

4 tablespoons olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

For the vinaigrette: Add the vinegar and capers to a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
For the asparagus: Heat the grill to medium-high.
Carefully wrap 2 asparagus at a time with 1 or 2 pieces of lardo, overlapping as you go. (If your lardo is cut paper-thin, then 2 will be easier to work with. If thicker, then one should be sufficient.)
Lay the asparagus cross-wise across the grill to keep it from falling through the grates. Grill, turning occasionally, until just tender and charred and the lardo has rendered and started to become crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and set aside. Drizzle with vinaigrette before serving.

Cook’s Note

It may look like the lardo is melting off of the asparagus as you cook it...be patient! It will eventually crisp up and stay put. You may want to make extras - because these will go fast! For advanced preparation, make this vinaigrette in a jar with a lid. Add all of the ingredients and give it a shake!