Candied Bacon Pigs

Method6 steps · about 5 hr

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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   Step 2: Wrap each little sausage with 1/3 slice of bacon, and secure them with toothpicks.

   Uses 1 (14 ounce) package little smokie sausages · 1 pound bacon slices, cut into thirds crosswise

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   Step 3: Place the appetizers on a large baking sheet and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of brown sugar.

   Uses Bacon-wrapped smokies · 3/4 cup brown sugar for oven bake

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   Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven until the sugar is melted and bubbling, about 40 minutes; turn the appetizers after 20 minutes.

   Bake 40 minutes; turn after 20 · 40 minUses Brown-sugar-topped bacon-wrapped smokies

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   Step 5: Remove the appetizers from the baking sheet with a slotted spoon, and place into a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of brown sugar and the five-spice powder over the smokies, and drizzle with the cola. If desired, add hot sauce to taste.

   Uses Baked bacon-wrapped smokies · Remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar for slow cooker · ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder · ½ (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage · 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)

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   Step 6: Set the cooker to High, and cook 4 hours. Serve warm.

   Uses Prepared smokies and cola mixture in slow cooker