Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Food

SPICED BACON-WRAPPED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Set an oven rack in the center of the oven if your broiler is in the oven, or set the broiler rack in the lowest position. Preheat the broiler. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Combine the chili powder, garlic powder, pepper and onion powder in a small bowl.
• Wrap each pineapple ring with 4 pieces of bacon, winding it around and through the hole in the center; sprinkle with the spice mix. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Broil, turning once, until the bacon is well browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Let cool 2 minutes before serving.

BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with foil, and set wire racks inside each. Spray racks with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cut the bacon strips in half crosswise. Tightly wrap a strip of bacon around each piece of pineapple and transfer to prepared racks seam-side down. Continue with remaining bacon and pineapple. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes to chill.
• Preheat grill for cooking over indirect heat or an oven to 450 degrees F.
• Whisk together the honey, mustard, hot sauce and liquid smoke in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Put the baking sheets on the grill over indirect heat or in the oven (in batches if necessary) and cook until bacon starts to get crispy, carefully flipping bites once midway through cooking, 30 minutes per batch. Brush each bite with the honey mustard and let cook until bacon is crispy and glaze has caramelized, an additional 10 minutes.

BACON-WRAPPED PINEAPPLE APPETIZERS (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Combine the 3 tablespoons juice, soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder in small bowl.
• Marinade the pineapple chunks in this for 1- 2 hours.
• Drain.
• Wrap a piece of bacon around each chunk.
• Secure with a toothpick.
• Line microwave carousel with several layers of paper towel.
• Arrange around the outer edge of carousel with space between each one.
• Microwave at 100% power until bacon is lightly browned (5 to 9 minutes).
• Serve.

BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Core/Slice pineapple into bite sized chunks.
• Cut bacon into thirds.
• Line the bottom of a broiler pan with foil (very important!).
• Spray the broiler rack with non-stick spray.
• Wrap bacon around pineapple and place the bites on the rack/broiler pan.
• Bake around 20 minutes and check.
• Continue baking, checking every 5 minutes, until the bacon is cripsy.
• Let cool slightly and remove to a serving dish.
• If you don't have a rack/broiler pan, just use a regular baking dish lined in foil. You may have to drain the grease 1/2 way through cooking.

BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE BITES

Steps:

• Soak 36 toothpicks in water for 30 minutes; drain and set aside.
• In large bowl, combine juices, soy sauce and brown sugar. Add pineapple, cover and chill 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, discarding marinade.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Wrap each pineapple chunk with 1/3 slice bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Place on prepared baking sheet and bake 30-35 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Serve warm.

BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Wrap each chunk of pineapple with a piece of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place in a shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, mayonnaise and chili sauce; pour over the bacon wrapped pineapple.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bacon is crispy on the edges and the sauce is bubbly. Serve warm.