Grilled Asparagus With Orange and Thyme

Something I love about the beginning of summer is the start of the Farmers Markets. Walking through the stands looking for the best of each item really makes me happy.

One of the best things I've done is frequent the same farms for the same items once I've found my favorites. Shoot, one of the stands I visit was placing bets on how many pounds I'd buy (for my brussels sprouts, okay?). 

With that being said I've found my favorite Asparagus and a great recipe to go along with it.  


Grilled Asparagus With Orange and Thyme

Ingredients:
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed (use thicker asparagus)
4 tbsp butter (or however much will work), melted
zest of 1 orange
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Build a medium fire in your grill the way you normally would (preheat coals, clean and oil grates).
After melting the butter in the microwave add the zest of one orange and the thyme leaves, salt, pepper and stir together
On a plate or in a dish, mix the butter and asparagus to coat.
Put asparagus on the grill. Make sure to lay the asparagus opposite the grates so they don't fall through.
Cook for 2-3 minutes without disturbing. do make sure they don't burn, but let them develop a char.
Use tongs to flip the asparagus (so you don't burn yourself). Leave to cook for 2-3 more minutes and turn again. Repeat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes all told, and pull off the grill when cooked through. Taste and reseason with salt and pepper.