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Maple Glazed Bacon and Asparagus

Maple Glazed Bacon and Asparagus

Sharing Dish | with Pecans and Thyme
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
Calories
206 kcal
Protein
8.5g protein
Total
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Nuts
  • Sesame
  • Nuts
  • Peanut
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

60 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

150 grams

Asparagus

25 grams

Pecan Nut Halves

(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Sesame, Nuts, Peanut)

1 sachet(s)

Maple Syrup

1 sachet(s)

Dried Thyme

Energy (kJ)861 kJ
Energy (kcal)206 kcal
Fat15.4 g
of which saturates2.7 g
Carbohydrate8 g
of which sugars6.6 g
Dietary Fibre2.5 g
Protein8.5 g
Salt1.6 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Large Frying Pan
Aluminum Foil
Lid

Instructions

Bring on the Bacon
1

a) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). 

b) Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

c) Meanwhile, trim the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and discard. Halve the asparagus widthways.

Cook the Asparagus
2

a) Once the bacon is browned, add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Fry for 1 min, then add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil.

b) Cook until the asparagus is tender, 4-6 mins.

Finish and Serve
3

a) Meanwhile, roughly chop the pecans.

b) Once the asparagus is cooked, remove from the heat and add the

maple syrup, dried thyme and pecans. Mix to coat fully. 

c) Transfer to a serving dish to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved the unique combination of ingredients, finding it tasty and enjoyable.
  • Ease of prep: The dish is described as easy to make, with some customers remaking it multiple times.
  • Suggestions: Consider baking the dish with nuts and syrup for extra stickiness; watch cooking time to avoid overly soft asparagus.
  • Next-day meals: The recipe pairs well with macaroni cheese as a complementary side dish.
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