Bacon Lollipops

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Bacon Lollipops Are the Ultimate Party Food!

Lollipops are the ultimate party food! Imagine a sweet and tangy treat with slow-cured thick-cut bacon skewered and grilled to crispy tender perfection, then glazed with ancho pepper honey to give it a little sweet heat. Not only are Bacon Lollipops delicious, but they also make for a fun and unique party food that will be sure to impress your guests. So the next time you’re planning a party, don’t forget to consider adding Bacon Lollipops to your menu!

Look no further than Bacon Lollipops for the ideal party meal that will satiate everyone’s appetites. This delectable dish blends slow-cured thick-cut bacon with an pepper honey sauce for a distinctive sweet and tangy flavor, which is then skewered, baked, or grilled to perfection. These two flavors together make Lollipops the ideal party dish for any occasion.

When the bacon lollipops are done, you’ll have a tasty treat that everyone will enjoy. A very mouthwatering sensation is created by the tangy pepper honey glaze and the smokey, sweet flavors of the bacon. These snack-sized treats will be a success at any gathering. Make sure to have lots on hand for your upcoming event because they’re simple to prepare and even simpler to consume!

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Bacon Lollipops

bacon lollipops

The ultimate party food-sweet and tangy bacon! Slow cured thick-cut bacon skewered and grilled to crispy tender perfection, then glazed with ancho pepper honey to give the rich umami a little sweet heat. Yes please, lollipops all around. The perfect gift for a sweet-toothed pork aficionado!

  • Author: Wright Brand
  • Prep Time: :30
  • Cook Time: :30
  • Total Time: 1:00
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Oven

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 Package Smoked Bacon (24 ounces)
  • 1 Tablespoon ground ancho pepper
  • 1 cup clover honey
  • 1 Tablespoon prepared adobo sauce
  • To taste prepared sriracha seasoning
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Skewers, if wooded, soak in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Remove your bacon from it’s package still stacked together. With it stacked, slice 1″ wide blocks, then skewer them with a wooden skewer, and place on a sheet pan with a baking rack.
  2. Next, heat your oven to 325°F and roast the bacon pops for 30 minutes, or until the fat has rendered.
  3. While cooking the bacon, start heating the honey in a small sauce pan and stir in the adobo and ancho pepper. Heat on medium low, and hold at this temp for five minutes.
  4. Next give the bacon a generous coat of the adobo honey (like you would baste a turkey) until the outside is sticky and sweet.
  5. Remove the bacon from the pan and place on a clean plate, then chill the bacon for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  6. Heat your outdoor grill to medium high and grill the bacon for 5-10 minutes or until peak crispiness is achieved.
  7. Remember to baste the bacon with the adobo honey while on the grill.
  8. Remove the delicious lollipops from the grill and finish them off with sriracha seasoning and green onions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
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