Bacon-wrapped Pineapple Bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (16 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) jar sweet-and-sour sauce
• 2 pounds bacon
• 1 box toothpicks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins


• place the pineapple in a large bowl, and toss with sweet and sour sauce. cover, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• to prevent burning, place toothpicks in a small bowl of water and soak 10 minutes.
• place a paper towel over a microwave-safe dish and arrange part of the bacon on the towel; cover with another paper towel. cook the bacon in a microwave oven on medium just until partially cooked and still pliable, 2 to 3 minutes. repeat with remaining bacon. cut bacon strips in half.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
• wrap half a bacon strip around each pineapple chunk. secure bacon with a toothpick, and place on baking sheet. repeat with remaining bacon and pineapple chunks.
• bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 20 to 30 minutes. cool 5 minutes before serving.