BACON-WRAPPED GRILLED ONIONS

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Start these a day ahead to really get a burst of flavor! I'm pretty sure that this was a Southern Living recipe. Doesn't matter where it came from - these are awesome!

Provided by CaribbeanQueen

Categories     Onions

Time P1DT30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large sweet onions, cut in wedges
8 slices hickory smoked bacon, thick, cut in half
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses

Steps:

  • COMBINE sugar, vinegar, and molasses in a zip-lock bag. Squish bag to combine ingredients.
  • WRAP onion wedges with bacon; secure with long wooden picks. Place in zip-lock bag.
  • PUT in refrigerator overnight. Turn bag over a couple of times.
  • REMOVE onion wedges from marinade; reserve marinade.
  • BAKE in a 350 degree oven until bacon starts to crisp, about 15 minutes.
  • GRILL to finish cooking onion and bacon. Basting with reserved marinade.
  • Don't cook too long, the onion should still be crisp-tender.
  • OR if you don't want to grill the onions, let them finish in the oven. Basting occasionally.
  • PREP TIME reflects the overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 384.4, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.6, Protein 6

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