Bacon wrapped shrimp on a traeger grill - smoke shrimp on a smoker

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

Preheat the Traeger grill to 300°F.

Precook thick cut bacon for 20 minutes at 300°F.

Peel and devein the shrimp, or use pre-peeled and deveined shrimp for convenience.

Soak skewers in water for a bit to prevent burning.

Cut the thick bacon slices in half to fit the shrimp better.

Season the shrimp with Meat Church barbecue rub for added flavor.

Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and secure it with a skewer.

Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp on the Traeger grill.

Cook the shrimp on the grill for a total of 30 minutes, checking after 20 minutes.

Ensure the internal temperature of the shrimp reaches 135°F before removing from the grill.

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