Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions

Name: Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Asparagus; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Butter; 4 whole Garlic; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 whole Onion; 1 pinch Salt

Side Dish 🥗 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions brings tender spears kissed with gentle smoke and a buttery citrus finish. The sweetness of slow-cooked onions balances the bright lemon and savory garlic, creating a side that complements grilled or smoked mains. Serve it at weekend cookouts or holiday dinners when you want a vegetable that feels special yet unfussy.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the charcoal in the smoker’s bottom pan, light the coals, and wait until the smoker reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C).
2

Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the garlic, and cook over low heat until just tender; remove from the heat and mix in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
3

Arrange the onions in the bottom of a large cast-iron skillet or heatproof glass dish, spread the asparagus spears over the onions, drizzle the butter and garlic mixture over the asparagus, and place the uncovered skillet or baking dish on the top grate of the preheated smoker.
4

Close the smoker and cook the asparagus until tender, about 1 hour.