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Firecracker Little Smokies
Firecracker Little Smokies are an easy and delicious appetizer that will please a crowd at any gathering!
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Firecracker Little Smokies

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Firecracker Little Smokies
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 (16 oz) packs of Bacon
  • 1 pack of Little Smokies 3 pounds
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp BBQ Rub
  • 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Mike’s Hot Honey

Instructions

  • Cut bacon into 3rds. Wrap a piece of bacon around a little smokie and add a toothpick to each one. Place the Smokies on a large sheet pan on a wire rack.
  • Once all little smokies are wrapped in bacon sprinkle with bbq rub and 1/3 cup of brown sugar. Add as many red pepper flakes as you’d like and add a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey over the top.
  • The Firecracker Little Smokies can be cooked in an oven OR on a smoker. For either, they will cook at 375 degrees F for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the bacon gets crispy. Check on the Little Smokies at about 40-45 minutes and let them keep cooking until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
  • Once the bacon is fully cooked, it's time to eat! This is optional, but I like adding an additional drizzle of hot honey before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • My family usually prefers the all beef Little Smokies, but you can use the pork variety if you prefer those.
  • I would not use thick cut bacon, as it takes longer to cook and doesn’t turn out as crispy as the regular cut bacon.
  • I used my favorite BBQ Rub from Amazon called Strawberry's Grand Champion Rub, but any BBQ rub will work for this recipe.
  • Please note that if you cook the Bacon Wrapped Smokies once they have been stored in the refrigerator they may need to be cooked longer. The cold refrigerator will make the bacon take a little bit longer to fully cook.
  • All ovens and smokers cook differently, I recommend checking on the recipe around 40-45 minutes and letting them cook longer if the bacon is not crispy enough.
  • I like cooking these on a wire rack on a sheet pan. This helps the bacon grease drain away from the Little Smokies and helps the bacon get crispier.
  • This recipe will work with or without the toothpicks.
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