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Ancho Pineapple Bacon Wrapped Dates from Zestuous
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Ancho Pineapple Bacon Wrapped Dates

These bacon-wrapped dates are the perfect combination of spicy and sweet that will impress guests at your dinner parties.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: bacon wrapped dates
Servings: 30 appetizers

Ingredients

  • 15 slices bacon
  • 1 can DOLE Crushed Pineapple 8 oz
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbls grated shallot
  • 1 tbls ancho chile powder
  • 2 bags DOLE Whole Pitted Dates 8 oz
  • 2 tbls lemon juice
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbls olive oil

Instructions

  • Cook: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over low heat for 10 minutes, flipping half way through. It should still be soft and pliable, not crispy. Drain on a paper towel. Cut each slice in half.
  • Combine: Drain the juice from the DOLE Crushed Pineapple. In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple, brown sugar, grated shallot and ancho chile powder. Add the bacon to the bowl and toss with your hands to coat each strip.
  • Preheat: Preheat the grill to high.
  • Thread: Using long metal skewers, thread one end of a piece of bacon on the skewer. Add a DOLE Whole Pitted Date (lengthwise). Wrapping the bacon slice half way around the date, thread the skewer through the middle of the bacon. Add another date. Wrap the bacon around the second date in the opposite direction, and thread the end of the bacon onto the skewer. The bacon should be shaped like an S. Push the bacon to the handle of the skewer and continue with more bacon and dates until your skewers are full.
  • Grill: Turn half of the grill burners to low, and place the skewers on the grill over the low heat. Close the lid and grill for 3 minutes. Flip and grill covered for 3-4 more minutes. Remove to a plate or pan and let cool slightly.
  • Remove: Gently remove the S-shaped strips from the metal skewers and thread each appetizer onto single wooden skewer for pretty presentation. Assemble on a platter.
  • Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, thyme, salt and olive oil. Drizzle over the skewers to add a bright finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg