barbecued pork scallops

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

What barbecue would be complete without some yummy bacon appetizers? This recipe and photo come from Scotland, by way of Recipes.wikia.com

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For barbecued pork scallops

  • 12 slice
    bacon
  • 24 lg
    scallops, shelled
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp
    freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 oz
    unsalted butter, melted
  • juice from 2 lemons

How To Make barbecued pork scallops

  • 1
    In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, pepper and parsley.
  • 2
    Add scallops and turn to coat completely.
  • 3
    Cut each strip of bacon in half crosswise and wrap around each scallop, threading them onto skewers as you go. Reserve any remaining butter mixture.
  • 4
    Cook over hot coals for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, basting with the remaining butter mixture, until the bacon is crisp and golden brown.
  • 5
    Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining butter mixture over all. Serve while hot.
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