Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus With Citronette

Ingredients

• 2 lbs medium asparagus
• 1/2 lb very thinly sliced pancetta
• 1 finely grated  orange, juice and zest of
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped thyme

Directions

1. 1

   Tightly wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of pancetta and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a small bowl, stir the orange zest and juice with the mustard and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus over moderate heat, turning often, until they are just tender and the pancetta is crisp, about 5 minutes total. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with the thyme and serve.

3. 3

   MAKE AHEAD The uncooked pancetta-wrapped asparagus can be covered and refrigerated overnight.