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    Home » Recipes » Pellet Smoker Asparagus With Parmesan Cheese

    Pellet Smoker Asparagus With Parmesan Cheese

    Published: Aug 22, 2022 · Modified: Nov 10, 2022 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    traeger smoked asparagus recipe with parmesan cheese and almond slices with Jenna Passaro from Sip Bite Go and text overlay

    Cooking fresh asparagus on the smoker is a great accompaniment to any smoked main course. This Traeger smoked asparagus side dish comes together beautifully, topped with parmesan cheese and sliced almonds – or, just smoke and serve it with a little salt and pepper, your choice! Let’s get smoking!!!

    Traeger Smoked Asparagus Side Dish Recipe With Parmesan Cheese And Almonds
    This Sip Bite Go Traeger recipe is super simple, requires minimal prep work, and is great for any meal or gathering. 

    The smoky flavor of smoker asparagus with garlic, lemon, and almonds is something you have to try!

    Closeup of recipe for Traeger Smoked Asparagus

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    Table of Contents

    • Why smoking asparagus is a great side dish for any meal…
    • Ingredients
    • How to make smoked asparagus
    • FAQs 
    • More Tasty Grill + Smoker Recipes
    • Meat thermometer recommendations
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Traeger Smoked Asparagus Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Why smoking asparagus is a great side dish for any meal…

    • It’s a fast smoked foods recipe. In an hour, you’ll have these delicious asparagus spears that have a smoky flavor but still maintain that nice crunch that we all look for. 
    • Try variations like smoked bacon wrapped asparagus.
    • Try pairing smoked trout or smoked salmon with asparagus. (recipe coming soon)
    • It pairs well with most main courses. When you smoke foods as much as I do, it’s great to find a smoked main dish and smoked side dish that cook at the same time and or temperature. Basically, to make a complete meal in the smoker.
    Traeger Smoked Asparagus Side Dish With Parmesan Cheese And Almonds
    This is one of my favorite Traeger side vegetables because it is so versatile. You can smoke asparagus anyway that you’d like. Add these toppings, or don’t!

    New to smoked food recipes and Treager recipes? See my step by step video for beginners (scroll to bottom of page). 

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make smoked asparagus.

    Infographic with ingredients list for smoking asparagus on Traeger pellet grills with parmesan cheese and almonds

    To make it a more-fancy smoked side dish

    • asparagus 
    • olive oil
    • garlic
    • lemon juice and zest (optional)
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • almonds
    • parmesan cheese 
    Tray Of Seasoned Asparagus On Traeger pellet grills

    Easy topping idea

    To keep it simple, just sprinkle it with a salt (try a garlic flavored finishing salt) to enhance that natural sweetness that asparagus has. And a fresh crack of pepper. 

    Preparing Smoked Asparagus On A Rack So They Don't Fall Through Grates While Smoking
    If you’re using THIN asparagus and are concerned about it falling through the smoker grill grates, smoke them on a wire rack like this one – just put it directly on the pellet grill rack.

    How to make smoked asparagus

    Now I’ll walk you through it…

    Infographic with smoker recipe steps and captions demonstrating how to smoke asparagus on Traeger pellet grills

    Quick look at smoked asparagus recipe

    1. Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees F and prepare your asparagus with seasoning. 
    2. Smoke asparagus for 30 minutes then flip.
    3. Finish smoking the asparagus for another 30 minutes or until done.
    4. Top Traeger cooked asparagus with parmesan cheese and almonds and enjoy.
    Asparagus Smoking On The Traeger

    Detailed recipe steps

    1. Preheat Traeger Grills or Pitt Boss or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 225 degrees F. 
    2. Season asparagus for smoking. If you just washed it, pat the asparagus dry with a paper towel to help the seasonings stick. Then over a sheet tray or something similar, season asparagus all over with olive oil, diced garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper.
    3. Smoke asparagus at 225 degrees F for about 60 minutes, flipping at the half-way mark of 30 minutes. Do you need a pan to smoke asparagus in? Nope – while you can smoke it in a pan, heavy duty aluminum foil or cast iron skillet, you can also smoke asparagus directly on a pellet grill. Just make sure to place it perpendicularly to the grill grates. (In the Sip Bite Go recipe demonstration, you’ll see I put the asparagus on a wire baking rack, then put that directly on the grill. I think this method is easier to prepare in the kitchen and transfer to the Traeger.)
    4. Continue smoking asparagus until done. It’s done when you can easily pierce asparagus with a fork.
    5. Remove asparagus from Traeger. 
    6. Serve smoked asparagus with a sprinkle of sliced almonds and parmesan cheese and enjoy when it’s cool enough to eat.
    Parmesan Topped Smoked Asparagus Side Dish Recipe

    FAQs 

    Do you need a pan to smoke asparagus in? 

    Nope – while you can smoke it in a pan, grilling basket or cast iron skillet, you can also smoke asparagus directly on a pellet grill. In the Sip Bite Go demonstration, you’ll see I put the asparagus on a wire baking rack, then put that directly on the grill. I think this method is easier to prepare in the kitchen and transfer to the Traeger. (one thing I love to smoke on a wire rack because it’s easier are the ingredients for smoked salsa)

    Can you smoke asparagus?

    Yes…most definitely. As you’ll see in the recipe video, asparagus on the pellet smoker is a super simple summer side dish or Thanksgiving food favorite that’s fit for any BBQ menu dinner. 

    How long do you smoke asparagus?

    If you are smoking asparagus at 225 degrees F, it should take about an hour. Cooking time could adjust a bit depending on how thin or thick your asparagus is. 

    What to serve with smoked asparagus?

    A nice side to smoked asparagus would be smoked mac n’ cheese, smoked mashed potatoes or smoked baked potato. As a main, a nice smoked steak like ribeye, tomahawk or flank steak would pair nicely with smoked asparagus. A whole smoked chicken is another great option. 

    What wood pellets / wood chips are best for smoking asparagus?

    Hickory pellets, mesquite, oak or any Traeger pellet blend all provide great smoke flavors for asparagus on the smoker. When making this as a smoked Thanksgiving side dish, I usually have Traeger Turkey pellets in my smoker. See more recipes to cook for a tasty Traeger Thanksgiving.

    How do you know when smoked asparagus is done?

    Perfectly smoked asparagus should be easily pierced with a paring knife or fork. The asparagus should have a deep green color that still has some bit or crunch to it.

    What do you need to make cooked asparagus?

    You do not need much to make deliciously cooked asparagus. You need nice fresh asparagus and a grill or smoker to cook them on. In addition to that, you can use any seasoning of your choice, so be creative! Just grill or smoke asparagus until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Perfectly cooked asparagus should still have a nice crunch to it when done. 

    Thick Smoked Asparagus On Serving Plate Resting On The Traeger Grills

    Serve these with pellet grill ribs or smoked ham.

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    Meat thermometer recommendations

    Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly. 

    On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

    1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
    2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill. 

    It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. 

    How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

    While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about smoked asparagus. 

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    Traeger Smoked Asparagus Side Dish Recipe With Parmesan Cheese And Almonds

    Traeger Smoked Asparagus Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    This Traeger smoked asparagus side dish comes together beautifully, topped with parmesan cheese and sliced almonds. | sipbitego.com
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, BBQ, Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Equipment

    • Traeger Pellet Grill Ironwood 650
    • Traeger Hickory Pellets
    • Traeger Smoked Turkey Pellets

    Ingredients

    • 2 LB asparagus white ends trimmed off
    • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic diced
    • ½ medium lemon juice (optional)
    • 1 medium lemon zest (optional)
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper fresh cracked
    • 2 tbsp almonds sliced (optional, to garnish)
    • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese optional, to garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat Traeger Grills or Pitt Boss or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 225 degrees F.
    • Season asparagus for smoking. If you just washed it, pat the asparagus dry with a paper towel to help the seasonings stick. Then over a sheet tray or something similar, season asparagus all over with olive oil, diced garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper.
    • Smoke asparagus at 225 degrees F for about 60 minutes, flipping at the half-way mark of 30 minutes. Do you need a pan to smoke asparagus in? Nope – while you can smoke it in a pan, heavy duty aluminum foil or cast iron skillet, you can also smoke asparagus directly on a pellet grill. Just make sure to place it perpendicularly to the grill grates. (In the Sip Bite Go recipe demonstration, you’ll see I put the asparagus on a wire baking rack, then put that directly on the grill. I think this method is easier to prepare in the kitchen and transfer to the Traeger.)
    • Continue smoking asparagus until done. It’s done when you can easily pierce asparagus with a fork.
    • Remove asparagus from Traeger.
    • Serve smoked asparagus with a sprinkle of sliced almonds and parmesan cheese and enjoy when it’s cool enough to eat.

    Video

    Notes

    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/smoked-asparagus
    Watch the full-length YouTube recipe video for pellet smoker asparagus on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube channel.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1744IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg
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