Asparagus and Ham Barbecued On The Grill

Asparagus and ham barbecued…….wow! I just love this tapas appetizer on the BBQ grill. In Spain they use Serrano Ham, that’s mountain ham to you and me. It’s dry cured in the mountains and impossible to replicate the flavour in any other ham because it’s the cool mountain air and unique humidity that’s the secret weapon. You can buy it ready sliced from igourmet.com.

Ingredients:-

• 12 Asparagus spears
• 6 slices Serrano ham
• Olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper

TIP - Pick up the asparagus spear holding it at both ends and bend. Where the spear naturally breaks is where the tenderness disappears, keep the head and use the rest of the stem for asparagus soup or something!

Brush the asparagus spears with olive oil and sprinkle with the black pepper. Then wrap some of the ham around each spear.

Place them in a barbecue basket and cook over medium hot coals for 5 – 10 mins. The asparagus will turn a darker green when cooked and be careful not to overcook otherwise it will go soggy.

Break out of the rack and serve with Mayonnaise or Aioli.

Related Pages:

More Tasty Tapas Appetizers
Information About BBQ Cooking Baskets
Another Great Barbecue Ham Recipe
BBQ Grills
Barbecue Grill Islands
Patio Furniture

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