Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Ingredients

• Dates
• Bacon
• Seasoning
• Toothpicks
• Balsamic Vinegar

Steps

1: Cut dates in half & remove pit and cut bacon strips in half.
2: Wrap dates with 1/2 strip of bacon and place toothpick through bacon & date.
3: Season date & bacon. On your Ole Hickory Pit, cook at 300 degrees F for 5 minutes per side. After 10 minutes, transfer bacon and dates to the aluminum pan and pour a liberal amount of balsamic vinegar to coat dates. Cook 5 more minutes. Plate and Serve.

Thanks to Jim Johnson for the Recipe! Visit www.bbqbyjimjohnson.com