Asparagus With Caramelized Onions & Bacon

• 14 lb bacon
• 1 large onion, sliced into rings
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb fresh asparagus spear
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; drain, break into pieces and set aside.
2. Pour off and reserve the excess bacon drippings.
3. Saute the onion rings and garlic in 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
4. Cook the onions and garlic, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the onions turn a rich golden brown.
5. Remove from the pan and set aside.
6. Pour the drippings back into the skillet and saute the asparagus spears for 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Season with the salt and pepper.
8. The asparagus should remain crunchy but still cooked through.
9. Remove from the heat.
10. Place in a serving bowl, top with the onions and sprinkle with the bacon.

bacon, onion, garlic, fresh asparagus spear, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-with-caramelized-onions-bacon-303987 (may not work)