Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

1. 1

   Defrost frozen meatballs and cut package of bacon in half.

2. 2

   Sprinkle bacon generously with dry rub (or place dry rub on a plate and press each 1/2 slice of bacon into it as you go).

3. 3

   Wrap each meatball with a 1/2 slice bacon, secure bacon with a toothpick, and set on a baking rack over a pan to catch bacon drippings.

4. 4

   Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is cooked the way you like it.

5. 5

   Brush with BBQ sauce or your favorite glaze, and cook for another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   (Our current household glaze favorite is 2/3 cup blackberry preserves melted slightly in the microwave, mixed with 1/3 cup KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce.)

7. 7

   Let cool slightly on rack, serve warm or cold.

8. 8

   These are even better smoked.

9. 9

   If you have a smoker going for a long slow cook and you happen to have some extra room, toss these in.

10. 10

    When the bacon is ready, theyre ready to glaze.

11. 11

    With a 250 degree smoker, expect 1 1/2 2 hours cooking time with 10 minutes for the glaze to set.

12. 12

    Seems like a long time, but when youre doing a 6-hour rib cook (or a 18-hour pulled pork), its not that long at all.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.