Steve's Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Wash and dry the asparagus spears. Make a cut from the bottom of the spear and discard. Add the asparagus to a mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil, peppercorn, and sea salt.
3. Cut the bacon down the center. Take a strip of bacon and, starting at the top of the asparagus spear, wrap the bacon around the stalk. Tuck the end of the bacon in, or use a toothpick to secure it.
4. In a small mixing bowl, combine the honey, dijon mustard, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Whisk well.
5. Lay the asparagus onto a wire rack-lined baking sheet. Brush each with the glaze.
6. Place the baking sheet into the oven on the center rack. Bake for 7 minutes, then remove from the oven. Turn the asparagus over and brush with the glaze. Place back into the oven for 7 more minutes. Turn off the oven.
7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the asparagus with the glaze on both sides. Place under the broiler for 4 minutes, turning halfway through. This will crisp up the bacon.