Grilled Asparagus with Sweet and Spicy Pancetta Dressing

According to etiquette, asparagus is the only cooked vegetable that can be eaten by hand. That works well here, since it’s exactly what we’re doing with seasonal asparagus. Start with cooking the pancetta, and then mix the cooking fat with garlic, pepper, honey and lemon juice. Coat the asparagus with this syrupy and spicy preparation, and then garnish with crushed pancetta. Serve as an appetizer while it’s still hot.