Candied Bacon Pigs
These bite-sized delights take the classic bacon-wrapped sausage to a whole new level of flavor! Smoky, sweet, and with a hint of spice, they're an irresistible appetizer that will disappear in minutes. Perfect for parties, game days, or any occasion where you want a crowd-pleasing treat.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
24 g
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Cholesterol
41 mg
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Protein
11 g
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Saturated Fat
6 g
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Sodium
752 mg
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Sugar
24 g
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Fat
17 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
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Wrap each little sausage with 1/3 slice of bacon, and secure them with toothpicks. (Prep time: 20 minutes)
03 Step
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Place the appetizers on a large baking sheet and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of brown sugar. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
04 Step
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Bake in the preheated oven until the sugar is melted and bubbling, about 40 minutes; turn the appetizers after 20 minutes. (Bake time: 40 minutes)
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Remove the appetizers from the baking sheet with a slotted spoon, and place into a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of brown sugar and the five-spice powder over the smokies, and drizzle with the cola. If desired, add hot sauce to taste. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
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Set the cooker to High, and cook 4 hours. Serve warm. (Cook time: 4 hours)
For a crispier bacon, place the cooked appetizers under the broiler for a minute or two, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Experiment with different flavors by using different types of cola or adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the brown sugar mixture.
These can be prepared ahead of time and kept warm in the slow cooker for several hours.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.0/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Keven Stiedemann
Jun 15, 2025I added a little bit of maple syrup to the brown sugar mixture, and it was amazing!
Hilton Herman
Jun 12, 2025These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about them.
Arely Olson
Apr 22, 2025So easy to make and so delicious! Will definitely be making these again.