• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• 2. Wash and trim asparagus spears.
• 3. Bunch together 2-3 spears, and wrap tightly with a slice of bacon. Using the tips of your fingers to secure the bacon into place (it should stick to itself).
• 4. Transfer spears to a slotted baking rack placed over a baking sheet (I LOVE Silpat mats to line my baking mats).
• 5. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, turning once half-way through. If the bacon is not crisp at the end of the 10 minutes, try turning the broiler on for a few minutes to give it that last little push.
• 6. Once the bacon is crisp, remove the asparagus from the oven, sprinkle with Maldon sea salt flakes and fresh cracked pepper and serve piping hot!

To grill:

• Preheat your grill, then reduce the flame level to medium-low. Place the bundles on the grill and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy!
• The grease from the bacon may cause flare-ups, so keep the flame level low.If you experience flare-ups, try using the upper grill rack, or placing the bundles on indirect heat.