GRILLED SPECK-WRAPPED NECTARINES

GRILLED SPECK-WRAPPED NECTARINES Sweet summer nectarines enrobed in Italian smoked bacon and grilled to make a smoky, delicious hors d’oeuvre. They also make a wonderful addition to a summer salad or first course. What to Drink? Chilled Dry Rosé!

16 thin slices of Speck

2 ripe nectarines - halved, pitted and cut into 8 wedges each


Salt and freshly ground pepper


16 fresh mint leaves


Aged balsamic vinegar, for drizzling

Lay a slice of Speck on a work surface, set a wedge nectarine at the edge of each slice, top with a mint leaf and roll up the Speck to enrobe the nectarine.

Preheat your BBQ or stovetop grill to medium heat. Place the speck-wrapped nectarine slices on the grill and cook until the speck is browned and crisp, about 4 minutes, turning often. Or, on top of the stove, add the wrapped nectarines to a preheated sauté pan and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned. To serve, drizzle the peaches with aged balsamic vinegar and serve warm.