Traeger Smoked Asparagus Recipe
Try this mouthwatering Traeger smoked asparagus recipe. It's versatile and flavorful, and comes together in no time, and requires minimal cleanup, making it the perfect addition to any meal. The smoky flavor profile of the asparagus is complemented perfectly by the salty parmesan and bacon, making for an amazing combination.
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt coarse
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper coarse
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 slices thick cut bacon chopped
- ¼ lemon optional
- ⅙ cup fresh grated parmesan
Instructions
- Start your smoker according to the manufacturer's directions. Setting the temperature to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Clean 1 pound of asparagus by holding the stems at the base and near the midway point and bending until they snap. Finish cleaning the spears by running them under cold running water. Set on a clean kitchen towel to dry.
- Toss the asparagus in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with 1 teaspoon of coarse ground sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of coarse ground pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Massage to coat.
- Spread seasoned asparagus on a grill tray, and add lemon quarters, if desired.
- Place the grill tray on the lower rack of your smoker and cook asparagus at 225 f for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, toss the asparagus, and sprinkle it with 2 slices of thick-cut bacon coarsely chopped, and continue smoking for 15 minutes.
- Remove the grill tray from the smoker, and transfer the asparagus to a serving dish. Sprinkle 1/8 cup of freshly grated parmesan over the asparagus and a squeeze of smoked lemon juice, if desired.
Notes
Batch:
1 pound of asparagus is generally enough to feed my family of 4 as a side dish! If you're hosting a larger dinner, I would at least double the recipe.
Storage:
Leftover smoked asparagus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can be reheated in a hot skillet, microwaved for a few seconds, or even eaten cold. If you've got leftovers, try using them up in my CREAMY STEAK AND PASTA SALAD RECIPE!variations + substitutions
- Lemon: Squeezing a bit of lemon juice onto the asparagus helps to brighten the flavor of the entire dish. It does not require a lot of lemon juice, I like quartering a lemon and adding it to the smoker with the asparagus, this helps to impart a hint of smoke to the lemon too.
- Spicy: If you like it hot, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the asparagus along with the salt, pepper, and garlic. Or even better, add a few dashes of some SPICY MANGO HABANERO HOT SAUCE to the olive oil before tossing your spears!
- Cheesy: Using a strong-tasting, salty, dry cheese is perfect for this recipe. If you don't have freshly grated parmesan on hand, consider pecorino, asiago, or romano.
- Bacon: We make our own HOME-CURED AND SMOKED BACON so we always have bacon on hand, if you don't have any thick-cut bacon at home, it can be omitted or substituted for ribboned prosciutto, beef bacon, or even pancetta.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 776mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 903IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
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