I made some Smoked BBQ Whiskey Candied Bacon on my Traeger pellet grill with my new obsession… Kurvball Barbecue Whiskey!

So good just as a snack, on burgers, but hear me out… in a Bloody Mary made with the Kurvball Whiskey for a BBQ twist!

How to make Smoked BBQ Whiskey Candied Bacon

Start with 2 pounds of thick cut bacon.

Separate the bacon and put in a large bowl.

Add some of the BBQ whiskey, or really any whiskey works.

Next add brown sugar and your favorite BBQ seasoning blend.

Mix this until the bacon is evenly coated, I just went in with my hands to do this job.

And place the bacon in a single layer in your smoker or pellet grill set to 225 degrees.

Let the bacon hang out on the smoker or Traeger for an hour, flip, and let it do it’s thing for another hour.

Let Smoked BBQ Whiskey Candied Bacon cool before digging in 🙂

It will stay good, covered, in the fridge for a few days.

Another incredible recipe using this Kurvball whiskey!!

Cheri Renee

Smoked BBQ Whiskey Candied Bacon uses Kurvball Barbecue Whiskey to create a unique candied bacon perfect for burgers or a Bloody Mary!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Course Appetizer, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 2 pounds

Calories 1811 kcal

Separate the thick cut bacon and put in a large bowl. Add the whiskey, brown sugar, and BBQ seasoning blend. Use you hands to toss until bacon is evenly coated.
Set your smoker or Traeger pellet grill to 225 degrees. Place the bacon in a single layer on the grill grates and cook 1 hour, flip and cook another hour on the smoker or pellet grill.
Remove and lay flat (I used baking sheets) and let sit until hardened. Enjoy as is, on a burger, or in a Bloody Mary. Store leftovers in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days.

Keyword Bacon, BBQ, Bloody Mary, Candied, Kurvball Whiskey, Pellet Grill, Recipe, Smoked, Traeger