GRILLED BACON-ONION APPETIZERS

Grilled Bacon-Onion Appetizers image

OMG these are so good. Sweet and tangy all in one. Goes great with grilled steak and crisp French bread. Cook time does not include the time for marinading. Adapted for TOH

Provided by Nimz_

Categories Onions

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 large sweet red onions
12 slices hickory smoked bacon
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Cut each onion into 12 wedges.
Cut bacon strips in half widthwise.
Wrap a piece of bacon around each onion wedge and secure with toothpicks.
Place in an ungreased 13-in x 9-in. x 2-in dish.
Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, fresh ground pepper and barbecue sauce.
Pour 1/2 cup over onions.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once.
Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
Drain and discard marinade.
Grill appetizers, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1069.6, Fat 61.8, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 92.5, Sodium 1318.7, Carbohydrate 112.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 93.5, Protein 18.7