Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons pan drippings from Fennel-Crusted Rib Roast*
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler with oven rack 3 inches from heat. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; toss asparagus with pan drippings and lemon slices. Arrange in a single layer in a 17- x 12-inch jelly-roll pan. Broil 4 to 9 minutes or until browned.
2. *2 Tbsp. olive oil and salt and pepper to taste may be substituted.