1.Preheat Oven To 400?. 2.Wash And Remove The Tough Ends Of The Asparagus. 3.Place In A Roasting Pan Or On A Baking Sheet. 4.Drizzle The Oil/Fat And Thyme Over The Asparagus And Toss Together Until Well Coated. 5.Bake For 10 Minutes, Then Reduce The Heat To 250? For 15 More Minutes. 6.Season With Sea Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste.