| Prep time: | 20 Min |
| Ready in: | 20 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 8 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
* 2/3 cup cider vinegar
* 2/3 cup soy sauce
* 2/3 cup vegetable oil
* 4 teaspoons lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
* 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
DIRECTIONS
* In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, lemon juice and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cool. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
* Place asparagus in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Place asparagus on a serving plate; sprinkle with pecans.
