Smoked Bacon Wrapped Smokies makes the perfect finger foods. Little smokies wrapped around bacon are delicious and easy to make.
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If you grew up having little smokies covered in BBQ Sauce for an appetizer, then you are going to love them wrapped in bacon. These are the perfect bite-size snack that are great served for an appetizer at your next holiday party.
My family loves anything wrapped in bacon and smoking really enhances the flavor. You may want to try these other smoked appetizer recipes, Smoked Salmon Dip, Smoked Queso Recipe, and Smoked Pizza.
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Why This Recipe Works
We love making Smoker Recipes because of the flavor and how easy the recipes are. The combination of the bacon and little smokies is the perfect savory snack.
All you need is a few simple ingredients and you have a quick and easy appetizer.
Ingredients
- Little Smokies – You can also make this with sausages or beef brats
- Bacon – We used classic cut but you can also use a thin cut
- Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
- Barbecue Sauce – Learn How to Make BBQ Sauce
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
How to Make Smoked Bacon Wrapped Smokies
- Step 1 – Preheat your smoker to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2 – Cut the sliced bacon into thirds.
Step 3 – Roll one piece of bacon strips around one little smokies. The bacon will overlap. Then secure the bacon with a toothpick.
Step 4 – Place the smokies in a large bowl. Drizzle the barbecue sauce and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
Step 5 – Gently toss to coat the smokies in the barbecue sauce and brown sugar.
Step 6 – Place the prepared smokies on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
Step 7 – Then place the entire baking sheet into the smoker and cook for approximately 30 minutes. Check the smokies and if the bacon is not crispy yet, continue to cook in 10-15 minute increments until the bacon is crispy or cooked to your preference.
- Step 8 – Remove the smokies from the smoker. Allow them to cool slightly and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Cooking Process – We cooked the bacon wrapped smokies on a baking sheet in the smoker instead of placing on the grill grates.
- Cooking Methods – You can also bake these smokies in the oven or on the grill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smoking time will vary but we smoked these for about 30 minutes.
Yes, the bacon will get crispy in the smoker. You may just need to smoke them for a little longer.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Ingredients
- 1 pkg little smokies 14 ounces
- 1 pkg bacon 16 ounces
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the bacon into thirds.
- Roll one piece of bacon around one little smokies. The bacon will overlap.
- Then secure the bacon with a toothpick.
- Continue this process until all the smokies are warped with bacon.
- Place the smokies in a large bowl. Drizzle the barbecue sauce and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
- Gently toss to coat the smokies in the barbecue sauce and brown sugar.
- Place the prepared smokies on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
- Then place the entire baking sheet into the smoker and cook for approximately 30 minutes. Check the smokies and if the bacon is not crispy yet, continue to cook in 10-15 minute increments until the bacon is crispy or cooked to your preference.
- Remove the smokies from the smoker. Allow them to cool slightly and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Tons of flavor and easy to make!