Valentine's Asparagus With Pecans

• 1 bunch thick stalk asparagus, cut in half
• 5 ounces pecans, chopped
• 4 slices thick cut bacon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt & pepper

1. fry bacon until crisp, saving most of the drippings.
2. crumble bacon.
3. add shallots & garlic to the bacon skillet, saute 3 minutes.
4. add butter and let melt, add the asparagus and seasonings and stir to coat evenly.
5. let cook for 5 minutes.
6. add balsamic vinegar and stirring occasionally cover and let cook for 20 minutes or until fork tender.
7. add pecans & bacon during the last few minutes and stir.
8. i like my asparagus on the softer side, so if you prefer it more crisp adjust the cooking time accordingly.

stalk asparagus, pecans, bacon, butter, shallot, garlic, lemon pepper, garlic, thyme, balsamic vinegar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/valentines-asparagus-with-pecans-287686 (may not work)