Asparagus with Pancetta & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus with Pancetta & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus, washed, cut off the bottom 2” to eliminate wood stems. Peel the remaining 1” near the bottom to keep them tender.; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided for pancetta and for vinaigrette; 4 oz. diced pancetta; Kosher salt; Ice water bath; 1 shallot, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; ½ tsp. black pepper; NanoBond 11in Skillet; ProBond 3.5qt Essential Pan

Recipe courtesy of Aly Romero

Rated 4.2 stars by 17 users

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, washed, cut off the bottom 2” to eliminate wood stems. Peel the remaining 1” near the bottom to keep them tender.
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided for pancetta and for vinaigrette
4 oz. diced pancetta
Kosher salt
Ice water bath
1 shallot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
½ tsp. black pepper

Products to Use:

NanoBond 11in Skillet
ProBond 3.5qt Essential Pan

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Directions

Wash and prep asparagus by cutting off woody bottoms and peeling the remaining 1” to keep them tender.
Start a skillet over medium heat and add extra virgin olive oil. Add diced pancetta and cook until golden brown, 5-7 mins. Remove and wipe out all drippings, except for 1 Tbsp.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt.
Prepare an ice bath of ice water.
When water is boiling, add the asparagus and cook for 1 min. Remove promptly and plunge into the ice bath to stop the cooking, 2 mins. Then remove asparagus and place on a paper towel to dry completely and bring back to room temp.
To the skillet, add extra virgin olive oil, shallots, and garlic, cook for 1 min. over medium low heat, do not brown.
To the skillet, add mustard, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper, whisking to combine completely. Place the asparagus into the skillet to coat in the balsamic vinaigrette.
Remove asparagus to a plate and top with remaining balsamic vinaigrette from the skillet and reserved crispy pancetta.