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BBQ Brown Sugar Bacon Bites
By Amanda Haas
Everything’s better with bacon, and that goes for your holiday appetizers. This unique and easy to make BBQ Bacon Bites recipe will become a tradition in no time.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
2
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| 1/2 Cup | brown sugar |
| 1 Tablespoon | ground fennel |
| 2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
| 1 Teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 Pound | pork belly or slab bacon, diced into 1-inch cubes |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 350°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
2
Fold a 12-inch x 36-inch piece of aluminum foil in half and crimp the edges so there is a rim. Using a fork, poke holes in the bottom of the foil. This way, some of the bacon fat will be rendered out and the bacon bites will be crisp.
3
In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground fennel, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine. Place the diced pork belly into the sugar mixture and toss until well-coated. Transfer the pork pieces to the foil.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon ground fennel
2 Teaspoon kosher salt
1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Pound pork belly or slab bacon, diced into 1-inch cubes
4
Place the foil directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and bake until the pieces are crispy, glazed and bubbly about 20-30 minutes.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
5
Remove the bacon bites from the grill and serve warm. Enjoy!