Appetizer: United States – Spicy Sriracha and Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

24 little smokies
12 strips bacon, halved crosswise
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) packed brown sugar (3 1/2 oz (100 g))
1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 ml) Sriracha (1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 ml))
1 tsp (5 ml) lime juice (1 tsp (5 ml)), optional
Toothpicks to taste

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24 little smokies
12 strips bacon, halved crosswise
1 / 2 cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
1 to 2 tbsp Sriracha (15 to 30 ml)
1 tsp lime juice (5 ml), optional
Toothpicks to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.  
2. Mix brown sugar with Sriracha and lime juice until cohesive (mixture will be thick).  
3. Wrap each little smokie with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Press a small amount of the sugar-Sriracha mixture onto each wrapped smokie.  
4. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes until bacon is cooked and sugar caramelizes, watching for burning due to sugar.  
5. Serve immediately while sticky and warm.