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Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Cracker Bites with Pickles Recipe

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Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Cracker Bites with Pickles are a delicious and savory appetizer featuring dill pickle slices sandwiched between Ritz crackers, wrapped in smoky bacon, seasoned with BBQ rub, smoked low and slow, then finished with a crispy bake. Served with a tangy ranch and buffalo sauce dip, these bites are perfect for parties and game day snacks.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Smoking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pickle Bites

  • 2 Whole Dill Pickles
  • 32 Ritz Crackers
  • 1 LB Bacon (not thick sliced)
  • BBQ Rub (quantity as needed for seasoning)

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/4 Cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1/4 Cup Buffalo Sauce (Franks or similar)

Instructions

  1. Preheat smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225°F to prepare for the low and slow smoking process that will infuse the bacon-wrapped bites with rich smoky flavor.
  2. Slice pickles: Slice the whole dill pickles into thin 1/4-inch slices to fit perfectly between your crackers for ideal texture and flavor balance.
  3. Assemble cracker sandwiches: Sandwich each pickle slice between two Ritz crackers gently to create a stable base for wrapping.
  4. Season and wrap: Lay each cracker-pickle sandwich on a wire rack and season generously with your favorite BBQ rub to add smoky and spicy notes. Then carefully wrap each sandwich with a strip of bacon, ensuring it is secure.
  5. Smoke bites: Arrange the bacon-wrapped bites in the preheated smoker and smoke them at 225°F for 30 minutes. This will cook the bacon evenly and impart a smoky aroma.
  6. Crisp bacon: Increase the smoker temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes or until the bacon is crisp to your preference, adding a delightful crunch to the bites.
  7. Rest bites: Remove the smoker and let the bacon-wrapped cracker bites rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and juices to settle.
  8. Prepare dipping sauce: While the bites rest, mix ranch dressing and buffalo sauce together to create a tangy and spicy dip that compliments the smoky, salty bites perfectly.

Notes

  • Use thin-sliced bacon for easier wrapping and crisper results.
  • If you don’t have a smoker, you can use a grill set up for indirect cooking or a conventional oven; smoking adds deeper flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce in the dip according to your preferred spice level.
  • Be careful to wrap the bacon tightly to prevent it from unraveling during smoking.
  • Let the bites rest after cooking to ensure the bacon retains its crispness and the flavors meld well.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/smoked-bacon-wrapped-cracker-bites-with-pickles-recipe/