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A wood surface with a white plate with blue trim filled with smoked bacon wrapped meatballs stack on it with more in the background and a small white bowl with dipping sauce in the background.
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

These smoked bacon wrapped meatballs are tender, juicy, and smoky, with crispy bacon, jalapenos, and BBQ sauce.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon wrapped meatballs, barbecue meatballs, BBQ meatballs, smoked bacon wrapped meatballs, smoked meatballs
Servings: 40 Meatballs
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce bacon, cut in thirds
  • 40 frozen meatballs
  • 3 large jalapenos, sliced into ¼-inch slices
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the smoker to 375 degrees, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a wire rack on top.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, and brown sugar. Set aside.
  • Cut the bacon strips in thirds and wrap each meatball with a small strip of bacon. Secure with toothpicks and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place a jalapeno slice on top of each meatball.
  • Brush each meatball with the honey barbecue mixture and place the baking sheet in the smoker on the grill grates.
  • Smoke for 60-75 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Baste with additional barbeque mixture and smoke for an additional 10 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
  • Carefully remove and enjoy.

Notes

Tips
  • If using wood chips, soak them for at least 30 minutes, so they don't burn up too quickly.
  • Can use thick bacon which holds up better on the smoker and gets perfectly crispy.
  • Adding extra glaze during cooking builds flavor and helps caramelize the bacon.
  • Secure the bacon with toothpicks to keep it wrapped tightly around the meatballs.