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*1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
*1 package bacon
*1/4 cup light brown sugar
*2 tablespoons butter
*1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
*1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
*freshly ground pepper


Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with a cooling rack.

Divide the asparagus into bundles of 3 or 4, depending on the size of your asparagus, and carefully wrap a piece of bacon around each. Place the bundles on the cooling rack.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Brush this mixture over the asparagus bundles and place the pan in the preheated oven.

Bake for about 20 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes for added crispiness.