Bacon-Wrapped Lil' Smokies on the Pit Boss Pellet Grill!

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative with a similar sweetness.

Start by laying out a piece of normal sliced bacon on a cutting board.

Sprinkle Pit Boss Sweet Heat Rub onto the bacon.

Place a lil' smokie at one end of the bacon and wrap it up, covering the smokie completely.

Use a sharp knife to cut the bacon if necessary.

Secure the bacon-wrapped smokie with a toothpick through the middle.

Coat the wrapped smokie in dark brown sugar, ensuring it's well covered.

Place the coated smokie on a pan lined with foil.

Repeat the wrapping and coating process for the remaining smokies, making them in waves for serving.

Preheat the Pit Boss pellet grill to 350°F (177°C).

Place the bacon-wrapped smokies on a cookie sheet lined with foil and a cooling rack to elevate them.

Smoke the smokies for about 10 minutes, then check for color and flip them.

If the bacon isn't crispy, leave them on for another 10-15 minutes, checking periodically.

After about 30 minutes total, increase the grill temperature to 400°F (204°C) if needed to crisp the bacon.

Check the smokies for doneness and remove them from the grill once the bacon is crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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