Appetizer, Bacon wrapped Pineapple bites

By Floridaberry

Ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch thick chunks
• 12 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thirds.

Preparation

Step 1

Soak 36 toothpicks in water for 30 minutes; drain, and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Add pineapple, cover, and chill 30 minutes. Drain pineapple,discarding marinade.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Wrap each pineapple chunk with 1/3 slice of bacon, and seure with a toothpick.

Place on prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Serve warm.