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smoker asparagus on parchment paper with garlic slices

Easy Smoked Asparagus with Garlic & Hot Honey

Smoky asparagus meets the sweet heat of hot honey in this flavorful dish. Seasoned with garlic, chipotle, and black pepper, each spear is infused with rich, smoky notes and finished with a drizzle of hot honey for a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet.
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Recipe by - Tabetha Klein
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 73 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bunch Asparagus Spears
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic - sliced thin
  • ¼ teaspoon Chiptole
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to a medium heat of around 225°F. We prefer using a hickory blend for our pellet smoker.
    temperature screen on the smoker set to 225 degrees
  • Wash the asparagus under cold water and cut the bottoms removing 1-2". A simple snap at the bottom of the stalks also does the trick – they'll naturally break where the tender part ends and the tough woody part begins.
    Asparagus on parchment with the bottoms all cut off evenly
  • Lay the asparagus in a single layer on parchment. Drizzle with a little olive oil and then rub the asparagus stalks with love to coat them evenly. Season with sliced or minced garlic, chipotle, a heavy sprinkle of kosher salt, and black pepper to taste.
    Asparagus lined up on parchment with sliced garlic oil and seasoning
  • Smoke the asparagus for 1 hour or until fork tender. For thicker asparagus, cooking time may need to be increased by an additional 30 minutes.
    A toothpick piercing an asparagus spear still on the smoker

Notes

Thick vs. Thin Asparagus: Thicker asparagus spears are ideal for smoking, as they absorb more flavor and hold up well to longer cooking times, around 1 hour. Thinner spears cook faster, usually in 30-45 minutes, so watch them closely to avoid overcooking.
Serving Suggestions: Pairs well with any of your smoked favorites or as part of a charcuterie board or appetizer
Storage Tips: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days and reheated to enjoy. Repurpose your leftovers in salads or pasta to add a pop of smoky flavor! 

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 584mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Smoker, Vegetable, Side Dish
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