Carnival Barker’s Smoky Maple Bacon Explosion Skewers

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat (due to gluten in bacon)

Ingredients

• 12 slices thick
• cut bacon 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill or smoker to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Lay out 6 slices of bacon on a clean surface.
4. In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese and minced herbs.
5. Place a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bacon at one end.
6. Roll up the bacon around the cream cheese filling, jelly roll style, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
7. Repeat for all 6 bacon rolls.
8. Place the remaining 6 slices of bacon on the grill or smoker, stretching them out to create a weave pattern.
9. Lay the bacon wrapped skewers onto the weave, spacing evenly.
10. Grill for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and cooked through.
11. Brush the maple glaze onto the skewers during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
12. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before removing toothpicks or kitchen twine and cutting into pieces.

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique twist on this carnival classic.

Notes

Be sure to use thick-cut bacon for better coverage and texture.