Spicy Bacon Makes Lit'l Smokies IRRESISTIBLE!

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer additives, while red pepper flakes are often cheaper.

Cut the pound of bacon into thirds.

Press each piece of bacon into the brown sugar, then flip it to coat the other side.

Take a cocktail Smoky and roll it in the bacon, securing it with a toothpick.

Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over each bacon-wrapped Smoky.

Place the bacon-wrapped Smokies on a baking tray.

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and flip the Smokies.

Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Put the tray under the broiler for a few minutes to achieve extra crispiness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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