bacon wrapped spam bites with spicy honey mustard
Spam is popular throughout the Hawaiian Islands and many family favorite recipes include Spam as a major ingredient. This is a classic appetizer that can be grilled outdoors or roasted in an oven (when poor weather doesn't permit cooking outside). So put aside the cringing thoughts about Spam and give this quick and easy recipe a try. I think you'll find that it's actually quite a delicious little snack that's perfect for Luau-themed parties or anytime you're craving a quick trip to the islands.
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Need a quick and easy appetizer? Look no further than these Spam bites (trust us). They're juicy and the hickory-smoked flavor shines through. We love the spice rub. It balances out the flavor of the Spam and bacon. Sweet and tangy, the honey mustard is perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
- SPICY HONEY MUSTARD
- 3/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce (I used Louisiana hot sauce but any will do, such as sriracha, etc)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- SPICE RUB
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- SPAM BITES
- 1 can hickory smoke flavor Spam (12 oz)
- 8 slices bacon, cut in half
How To Make bacon wrapped spam bites with spicy honey mustard
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Step 1To make the spicy honey mustard, whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl until well blended. Set aside until ready to serve. (It's best served at room temperature, so you won't need to refrigerate it.) -
Step 2Place all the spice rub ingredients in a gallon-size ziptop bag and shake well until thoroughly blended.
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Step 3Cut the Spam into 16 cubes. Add the cubes to the bag and shake until they are coated with the seasoning rub.
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Step 4Lie the bacon slices on a flat surface. Place one seasoned Spam cube at the tip of each bacon slice, and roll to the other end so that the top and bottom of Spam is wrapped inside the bacon slice, leaving the sides open. Secure the end with a toothpick or short skewer.
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Step 5FOR GRILLING: Place the Spam bites on a hot grill for 7 - 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp-cooked but still moist, turning frequently for even grilling. FOR OVEN-BAKING: Place the Spam bites on a foiled-lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes at 375 degrees F. It's best to have about an inch space between them, as they'll stick together and tear the bacon wrap if too close on the baking sheet.
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