Smoky Asparagus and Mushroom Sauté

Ingredients

• 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon 
• 1 pound asparagus piece (1-inch)
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 3 tablespoons ramp greens fresh chopped
• 6 ounces morel mushrooms fresh quartered
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Cook 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
2. Remove bacon from pan; crumble.
3. Add 1 tablespoon butter to drippings in pan; swirl to coat.
4. Add 6 ounces quartered fresh morel mushrooms; saut 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 pound (1-inch) asparagus pieces, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; saut 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat; sprinkle with bacon and 3 tablespoons chopped ramp greens or fresh chives.