May 03, 2011 - 15:53 BST hellomagazine.com A recipe for jersey royals with pancetta and asparagus GALLERY Ingredients (Serves 4)500g Jersey Royals 100g pancetta 200g asparagus 40g butter 1 tbsp olive oil Method Wash and rub the Jersey Royals Cut the pancetta into strips 2cm pieces. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the pancetta. Cook until crispy and deep brown. Keep warm. Bend the asparagus near the base – they will naturally snap where they get tough. Discard the tough bases. Heat a pan of salted water until it boils. Place the asparagus in the pan and cook until tender – 2-3 mins. Drain. Place the Jersey Royals in a saucepan con cover with cold water. Add a little salt, bring them to the boil and simmer until they are just cooked (about 15-20 minutes). Drain the Jersey Royals and season with salt and pepper and add the butter. Once glistening add asparagus and sprinkle with the crisp pancetta
