Grilled Sweet & Smoky Twisted Bacon Skewers
Grilled Sweet & Smoky Twisted Bacon Skewers
Ingredients
For the Bacon Skewers
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the light brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well to create the dry rub.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the thick-cut bacon strips to the bowl with the dry rub. Using your hands (gloves recommended), thoroughly coat each strip of bacon with the sugar and spice mixture, ensuring each piece is well-covered.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Take one seasoned bacon strip and carefully twist it in a spiral fashion around a soaked wooden skewer. Secure the ends of the bacon to the skewer and gently tighten the twist to form a compact spiral along the skewer. Repeat with the remaining bacon strips and skewers.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Arrange the prepared bacon skewers on a metal rack or directly on the grill grates. Close the grill lid.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Grill the bacon skewers for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy, rendered, and caramelized to a deep reddish-brown color. Flip the skewers occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the crispy twisted bacon skewers from the grill. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. The bacon can be enjoyed directly from the skewer or carefully slid off.
⏱️ 5 min
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Grilled Sweet & Smoky Twisted Bacon Skewers
Ingredients
For the Bacon Skewers
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the light brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well to create the dry rub.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the thick-cut bacon strips to the bowl with the dry rub. Using your hands (gloves recommended), thoroughly coat each strip of bacon with the sugar and spice mixture, ensuring each piece is well-covered.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Take one seasoned bacon strip and carefully twist it in a spiral fashion around a soaked wooden skewer. Secure the ends of the bacon to the skewer and gently tighten the twist to form a compact spiral along the skewer. Repeat with the remaining bacon strips and skewers.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Arrange the prepared bacon skewers on a metal rack or directly on the grill grates. Close the grill lid.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Grill the bacon skewers for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy, rendered, and caramelized to a deep reddish-brown color. Flip the skewers occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the crispy twisted bacon skewers from the grill. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. The bacon can be enjoyed directly from the skewer or carefully slid off.
⏱️ 5 min