3568. HONEY-PEPPER BACON POPS

makes 12 servings


12 8-inch wooden skewers

1/2 cup honey

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 16 ounce package thick cut bacon

Texas toast, toasted (optional)

Comb honey (optional)

 

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Drain just before threading on bacon. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. For honey-pepper, in a small saucepan warm honey to liquid; stir in soy sauce, five-spice powder, and pepper. Set aside. Thread each bacon slice on a skewer; lay kabobs on rack of broiler pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Brush generously with honey-pepper, turning to coat each side. Return to oven. Bake 5 minutes longer or until crisp. Serve with Texas toast and comb honey.

 

 

bacon recipe source: Better Homes and Gardens