Apricot Thyme Glazed Bacon Sticks

Apricot Thyme Glazed Bacon Sticks are thick sliced bacon strips glazed with apricot preserves and dried thyme. They are addictively sweet, salty, herbaceous, and sticky.

We are bacon lovers in my house. If I want the gang to come running, all I have to say is BACCCON! And they come running faster if it’s glazed bacon sticks. There is no such thing as leftovers when it comes to these crispy, salty, sweet, and herbaceous bites of goodness. They are sticky and finger-licking good!    

Only three ingredients are required in the making of these tasty strips of pork: bacon, apricot preserves, and dried thyme. Apricot preserves provide fruitiness and sweetness while dried thyme imparts an aromatic and woodsy element. The contrasting profiles work together well. These bacon sticks are great as an appetizer or snack, but they are equally suitable for breakfast and brunch…or lunch…or dinner…or midnight snack. Essentially, what I am trying to say is they are perfect anytime you have a hankering for something delicious!

I made the bacon strips two ways, with one method yielding better results than the other. In the first method, the bacon is placed directly on a baking tray whereas the second method places them on a wire tray to allow all the fat and liquid to drip. By far, I prefer the first version simply because the bacon is more flavorful. When baked on a wire rack, the apricot preserves, along with the fat and thyme, drip to the bottom of the baking tray. The bacon, consequently, does not absorb all of the flavor. 

I use thick-cut bacon for this recipe and bake it at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes, turning it over once during cooking.  If using a regular cut, reduce the cooking time slightly. This is an easy recipe, but keep an eye on the bacon since some might cook faster than others. I skewered the ones in these photos after they came out of the oven, but this step is completely optional. If you don’t want to take the time, merely serve them up without skewers and watch them disappear!

Recommended supplies:

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• Baking sheet—this half-sheet baking sheet is durable, heavy-duty, nonstick, and warp resistant.
• Wooden skewers—these sturdy bamboo skewers are sturdy, 100% biodegradable, renewable, and splinter-free.
• Kitchen tongs—this set is stainless steel with silicone tips are safe for nonstick surfaces.

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Apricot Thyme Glazed Bacon Sticks

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers Recipe Keys: High Protein

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings:4 servings

Description

Apricot Thyme Glazed Bacon Sticks are thick sliced bacon strips glazed with apricot preserves and dried thyme. They are addictively sweet, salty, herbaceous, and sticky.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 12 thick sliced bacon strips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Microwave apricot preserves for 20 seconds or until it is in spreadable consistency. Add thyme and blend. 
3. Brush the mixture onto both sides of each bacon strip. Line bacon on a prepared baking sheet(s) without touching (use two baking sheets if necessary).
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until crispy and brown, turning over once halfway through. If any liquid collects at the halfway mark, drain. Or tip the pan to pool liquid and blot dry with paper towels. Return to oven and bake to the desired doneness. 
5. Place on paper towels to drain. Weave one skewer through each bacon strip. Serve.
6. Makes 4 servings.

Keywords:Bacon, Party Food, 3-Ingredient, Appetizers

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