Description
Prepare to be the star of the party with these mouthwatering Sticky Honey BBQ Bacon Bombs! Imagine a crispy bacon shell encasing a juicy, savory pork filling, all drizzled with a sweet and smoky honey BBQ glaze. These irresistible bite-sized treats are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for game days, backyard cookouts, or any occasion when you want to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoon chopped scallions
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Crank up your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prep the Bacon: Cut each strip of bacon in half to create shorter pieces that will wrap around the pork filling.
3. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and a generous drizzle of barbecue sauce. Mix everything together until well incorporated.
4. Shape & Wrap: Scoop up a portion of the pork mixture and roll it into a ball. Wrap a half-slice of bacon around each ball, overlapping the edges to form a tightly sealed shell. Repeat this process until you’ve used up all the pork filling.
5. Bake: Arrange the bacon-wrapped pork bombs on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they’re spaced apart for even cooking. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the filling is cooked through.
6. Glaze & Serve: Once the Sticky Honey BBQ Bacon Bombs are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. Then, drizzle the remaining barbecue sauce and honey over the top, and sprinkle with the chopped scallions. Serve these irresistible bites immediately while they’re hot and ready to devour!
Notes
The key to achieving the perfect texture is to partially cook the bacon before wrapping it around the pork filling. This ensures the bacon crisps up beautifully in the oven without overcooking the interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg