I discovered this recipe a while ago and have made it twice. It's fun to make with kids, fun to eat, makes great left-overs and works for lunch boxes.
Ingredients:
1 package of Lil' smokies (little tiny sausages from the grocery store)
1 lb bacon
1 tbs or so of brown sugar (you can try honey)
This would undoubtedly work without the brown sugar. However, it cuts the intense flavor of sausages and that amount won't kill you, really! It doesn't really taste sweet, just a little hint of carmel-something. Of course, if you want to be strict, use honey instead. Should do just as well. Come to think of it, I will do so next time!
The process:
Cut bacon in thirds. Wrap each individual sausage into a strip of bacon and slide the result onto a skewer. Arrange skewers on a baking pan and sprinkle with brown sugar. You will complete 6-8 skewers. Stick 'em in the oven at 350 for 40 minutes or so. For extra crispiness, increase the temperature to 400F for the last five minutes. Yum!
We use dates in the middle, about 1/4 dried date per, for the sweetness. They taste wonderful...
ReplyDeleteOh, neat! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, wish that I happened to be passing by your house just as these were coming out of the oven. YUM!
ReplyDeleteMMMMMM these look wonderful! I'm going to try making them on the grill this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, guys! Did they work out?
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. We have tried them with hotdogs. I think I will try this version!
ReplyDeleteCan you get unprocessed little sausages at the grocery store?
ReplyDeleteTrader Joe's has unprocessed little sausages.
ReplyDeletehas anyone tried with turkey bacon?
ReplyDeleteI know your intentions are good, but processed, nitrate laden lil smokies + brown sugar is not very paleo in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
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