Grilled Bacon-Onion Appetizers

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet onions
• 12 hickory-smoked bacon strips
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

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. dish.

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, molasses 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 onions, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.