Step 1

Gather all the ingredients. You will need toothpicks.

Step 2

Cut the asparagus into 1 ½ inch (3.8 cm) pieces.

Step 3

Blanch the asparagus in a saucepan until tender. Or you can put the asparagus in a microwave-safe bowl filled with water and cover with plastic wrap, and then microwave it until tender (just 30-60 seconds for a few asparagus).

Step 4

Place 3 pieces of asparagus on each bacon and wrap the bacon around asparagus; secure ends with a toothpick.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick frying pan and cook the bacon wrapped asparagus until bacon is crispy. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper.