Grilled Balsamic-Molasses Bacon (Ultimate BBQ)

 

                    It doesn't get better than this : sticky-sweet bacon infused with herbaceous rosemary. Serve this bacon for breakfast, on top of your favorite burger, or just by it self.

6 to 8 servings

• 14 (8-inch) wooden skewers
• 6 tablespoons molasses
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 14 thick applewood-smoked bacon slices
• 3 fresh rosemary sprigs

1. Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to low heat.
3. Stir together molasses, balsamic vinegar and ground red pepper.
4. Thread 1 bacon slice onto each skewer.
5. Grill bacon, covered with grill lid, 15 to 18 minutes or until bacon begins to brown, turning every 6 minutes.
6. Baste with half of molasses mixture, using rosemary sprigs as a brush ; grill, covered with grill lid, 5 minutes.
7. Turn bacon, and baste with remaining molasses mixture, using rosemary sprigs ; grill, covered with grill lid, 5 minutes or until browned and crisp.
8. Remove from grill.
9. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10. Serve bacon immediately.

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