Smoked Pig Shots
These smoked pig shots are absolutely delicious and make the perfect appetizer for backyard BBQs, family gatherings, potlucks or an afternoon snack. They are loaded with flavor from the crispy bacon wrapped sausage filled with a delicious cream cheese mixture, topped with a sliced jalapeno, brushed with honey BBQ sauce and smoked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage cut into ¾ inch chunks
- 12 ounce thick cut maple bacon
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeno stem, seed removed, diced
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ⅛ cup honey
- 1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- Jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Cut bacon in half and wrap each piece of sausage with a strip of bacon,
- Place on a baking sheet and use toothpicks to hold bacon in place.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add sour cream, diced jalapenos, cheese and seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Place cream cheese mixture into a quart size baggie and make a small cut in the corner of the baggie.
- Squeeze cream cheese mixture on top of the sausage and add a slice of jalapeno to the top.
- Brush easy pig shot with the honey barbecue mixture and place on the grill grates directly.
- Smoke the pig shots for 60-75 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Carefully remove and enjoy.