Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites
A delicious fusion of sweet pineapple and smoky bacon, these bites are the perfect appetizer for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 pound bacon, each slice cut in half
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and place a rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Prepare each slice of bacon by cutting it in half. Wrap one piece around each pineapple chunk and secure with a toothpick.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, grated ginger, cayenne pepper, and pineapple juice in a small bowl.
- Coat each bacon-wrapped pineapple piece in the light brown sugar, then spoon the glaze over each piece.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the sugar is caramelized.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with toothpicks.
Notes
Use thick-cut bacon for optimal crispiness. You can prepare these bites a day in advance and bake them just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg