Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place bacon strips on a wire rack on top of the baking sheet. The rack will help keep the bacon from sitting in it's own liquid, which can hinder the crisping process.
2. Be careful not to let the strips overlap. Bake bacon in oven for 12-16 minutes until strips are more than halfway cooked. Let bacon cool slightly before handling and drain bacon grease from the pan.
3. Break asparagus to remove the dry ends. Wrap 4-5 pieces of asparagus in one strip of bacon. Place asparagus bundles back on wire rack over the baking sheet.
4. In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, garlic, sweetener, salt and pepper. Brush over asparagus bundles and bake bundles for 15-20 minutes, or until asparagus is cooked to your taste.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature with a sprinkle of parsley.