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Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bacon

Let’s be honest – a lot of us really like bacon!  One thing is certain… bacon, spicy heat, and brown sugar were made for each other!

Cooking Method
Difficulty Beginner
Description

Check out this very simple recipe for Sweet and Spicy Bacon strips that are perfect for your next burger, cheeseburger, BLT, hoagie… or just for munching on as a starter item. Heck, why not wrap up some scallops and grill away for a sweet and spicy seafood dish?

Ingredients
  • 1 pack of med-thick-cut bacon
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup your favorite barbecue rub
Instructions
  1. Prepare BaconOpen the bacon and place every piece in a large bowl.
  2. Add IngredientsSprinkle and toss with dashes of hot sauce followed by the brown sugar and BBQ rub.
  3. Press CoatingCoat evenly while pressing the coating into the bacon.
  4. ChillCover and chill to allow the bacon to soak in the mixture for about an hour.
  5. GrillGrill over med-low heat with the cover closed for seven to ten minutes. Check, flip, rotate and move as needed, close the lid and continue grilling while watching for flare-ups.
  6. ServeRemove and rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Wanda Morefield Hubler
Owner - Times Right

Hi, I'm Wanda Hubler, owner of Times Right in Vandalia, Illinois. Times Right sells many gourmet food products including flavored coffee, ice cream, soup mixes, dip and spread mixes, bbq sauces, packaged meat, flavored popcorn and more.