Name: Grilled Asparagus with Barbecue Butter
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds large asparagus, trimmed; 1 teaspoon Neelys BBQ seasoning, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; Barbecue butter; 1 tablespoon Neelys BBQ seasoning, recipe follows; 1 stick butter, slightly softened; 4 ounces paprika; 2 ounces white sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

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Break off ends of asparagus.
For the butter:
Mix rub into butter. Spread the butter mixture lengthwise across a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the butter up tightly into a log and twist the ends. Refrigerate.
Preheat grill. If using a stovetop grill, use medium-high heat. Gently toss asparagus with seasoning, oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Grill asparagus until tender, turning once, about 6 minutes. Serve with barbecue butter.