Smoked Asparagus Recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Method: Smoker

Step-by-step instructions on how to make super easy Smoked Asparagus, a side dish that goes perfectly with any meal!

Prep: Preheat smoker to 225℉. Cut off the bottom inch or so of 1 pound fresh asparagus.
Oil + Season: Taking some heavy-duty foil, fold up the sides to create a foil "basket" and place the asparagus inside. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon garlic (if using). Use your hands to massage the oil into the asparagus.
Smoker: Place on the smoker (asparagus is uncovered) and smoke for 50-70 minutes*, tossing halfway.
Serve: Remove from smoker and serve immediately. Feel free to sprinkle with additional salt or pepper, as desired. Enjoy!

*cook closer to 50 minutes if you like a little more on the firm side and close to 70 if you want them a little softer - everyone is different!
Cook Time: cooking times can vary a lot with smoking recipes simply because there are so many variables at play which can impact time: humidity, temperature, hot spots on your grill, wind, etc. After testing on a Traeger we found that about 50-55 minutes was the perfect amount for a soft, yet firm asparagus - feel free to cook longer or less depending upon your smoker and your desired softness.
Quicker Cook Time: if you need to speed things up I would recommend smoking for 20-30 minutes and then up your temp to 350 degrees F. until the asparagus has reached your desired softness.
Spicy: feel free to sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top to spice it up!
Lemon: you can also throw some lemon wedges in there if you want - the flavor pairs wonderfully with the garlic!
What to serve it with: we love this recipe with this Smoked Pork Tenderloin recipe!

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