TANGY GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 24 asparagus spears, trimmed

Directions

1. To prepare marinade, combine all ingredients except asparagus in a heavy zip-lock plastic bag. Add asparagus and squeeze bag to coat asparagus with marinade; seal bag. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
3. Remove asparagus from marinade; discard marinade. Grill asparagus, turning occasionally, until tender, about 5 - 7 minutes.