Bacon Pineapple Bites (2024)

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Bacon Wrapped Pineapple is basted with a semi-sweet, slightly spicy honey-ginger sauce and baked to crispy golden perfection. They are an easy appetizer recipe and party favorite, so you might want to double the batch. I love to serve them at my soirees with Crab Rangoon andBaked Shrimp Toast.

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I mean, honestly, don’t all the best appetizer recipes have bacon in them? Just think about it for a second. What better way is there to treat your guests than to serve them a sweet delicious piece of fruit wrapped in bacon that was basted with a sweet, slightly spicy mouthwatering sauce? Be prepared because these pineapple appetizers are a hot commodity.

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These delectable appetizers are so darn easy and so delicious. Pineapple and bacon go together like a match made in heaven. If you are like me, you are always in a hurry. Plan ahead and mix the sauce a day or two in advance. Store them in an airtight container and remove them from the fridge about 30 minutes in advance to come to room temperature. Be sure to read my helpful hints on making this delectable recipe a complete success.

How do you make Bacon Wrapped Pineapple?

First, cut your bacon in half and place them on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil in a single layer. Bake for 3 minutes, flip and bake for another 3 minutes. Allow the bacon slices to cool long enough to handle.Drain any excess bacon grease from the baking sheet. Then wrap the bacon strips around the pineapple and secure them with a toothpick. Place them on the same baking sheet covered with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes while you make the sauce.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ginger, ketchup, pineapple juice, and sriracha. Simmer for about 10 minutes to meld all the flavors together and to take the chill off.

Then baste the bacon-wrapped pineapple after 20 minutes and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the pineapple is heated through. For optimal results, serve promptly.

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Helpful tips for making Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

  • You can use fresh or canned pineapple for this recipe. Fresh pineapple is more acidic, so always precook your bacon for the best results.
  • Choose bacon that is not too thin or too thick. You want it slightly on the thick side, but I have cooked bacon that is almost 1/4 inch thick, and that is too thick for it to be easily pliable.
  • For best results, baste after the bacon has lightly browned. The sauce is somewhat acidic, and you don’t want it breaking down the bacon, so don’t start too early!
  • This appetizer is best assembled right before baking. If you start too soon, the acid in the pineapple will break down the bacon, and it will split.
  • Serve the remaining sauce in a bowl for dipping. It is absolutely delicious and perfect for dipping.
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Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

Fresh pineapple chunks are wrapped in crisp bacon and basted with a slightly spicy, tangy sweet sauce. They are perfect for game day, cocktail night, and baby and bridal showers. Your guests will absolutely love them!

5 from 8 votes

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Course: appetizers

Cuisine: Southern

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 bites

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon not too thin nor too thick
  • 1 pineapple peeled cored and cut in chunks see notes
  • Toothpicks
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice. buy a precut pineapple and use that juice
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce hot chili sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut raw bacon in half and place on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil in a single layer. Bake for 3 minutes, flip and bake for another 3 minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Wrap each piece of bacon around a pineapple chunk. Secure with a toothpick and place back on the lined baking sheet. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes.

  • Combine honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ginger, ketchup, pineapple juice, and sriracha in a small saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring several times.

  • Using a brush, baste with sauce after they have cooked for 20 minutes. Bake for 10 additional minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the pineapple is heated. Serve promptly with any remaining sauce.

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Notes

  • You can use fresh or canned pineapple for this recipe. Fresh pineapple is more acidic, so always precook your bacon for the best results.
  • Choose bacon that is not too thin or too thick. You want it slightly on the thick side, but I have cooked bacon that is almost 1/4 inch thick, and that is too thick for it to be easily pliable.
  • For best results, baste after the bacon has lightly browned. The sauce is somewhat acidic, and you don't want it breaking down the bacon, so don't start too early!
  • This appetizer is best assembled right before baking. If you start too soon, the acid in the pineapple will break down the bacon, and it will split.
  • Serve the remaining sauce in a bowl for dipping. It is absolutely delicious and perfect for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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Comments

  1. Patty

    Bacon Pineapple Bites (16)
    This is a great appetizer. Made them in the air fryer and there was no need to precook the bacon. Only thing to add would be if you use the air fryer be watchful of the grease. I blot it up periodically. It took 8-10 minutes to cook with nice crispy bacon.

    Reply

    • Beth Pierce

      Thanks for the great tip, Patty! Glad that you liked the appetizer!

      Reply

  2. Madison Burns

    Bacon Pineapple Bites (17)
    This was absolutely one of the best things I’ve ever made. The bacon is so crispy and the sauce is sooo good and easy to make!

    Reply

    • Beth Pierce

      Thanks so much Madison! So glad that you liked it!

  3. Kori

    Has anyone tried cooking these on the grill?

    Reply

    • Julie B.

      Yes! In fact, my mother began making these to include on her shish-kabob skewers back in the 1950s and it’s a treat that family members still cook today. I do not pre-cook the bacon in the oven, just roll up pineapple chunks with bacon and afix to skewers for the grill. The skewers also include cubes of beef,chunks of onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and whole canned potatoes. But I confess, the pineapple bacon is the favorite!

      Reply

  4. Myra Hogness

    These Tex’s look Delicious!!

    Reply

    • Beth Pierce

      Thanks so much Myra! So glad that you like them.

      Reply

    • Jamie

      Bacon Pineapple Bites (18)
      Can these be made in a slowcooker?

      Reply

      • Beth Pierce

        No these will not work in a slow cooker.

  5. Laura Reese

    Bacon Pineapple Bites (19)
    This is delicious. I thought grilled pineapple was the best thing ever but the crispy bacon was the best.

    Reply

  6. Erin

    Bacon Pineapple Bites (20)
    Great appetizer – love the sweet and smokey together!

    Reply

  7. Kara

    Bacon Pineapple Bites (21)
    Like other readers suggested, I pre cooked my bacon a little to make them extra crispy. YUM!

    Reply

  8. Pat Barnett

    Hi, this may be a silly question, but in searching for ingredients for this recipe and never having used Suraci mayonnaise, Suraci chili sauce, and Sriracha salt. So I am in a quandary as to which one of these this recipe calls for?

    Reply

    • Beth Pierce

      It is Sriracha Sauce also known as hot chili sauce. It is available in the Asian food section of most grocery stores. Here it is on Amazon

      Reply

  9. Shannon

    These look amazing and I’m making them for a get together tomorrow. If I pre cook the bacon a bit how much does it cut down the cooking time? Also when do I start basting, 10 minutes into cooking process or within the last 15 min of cooking process?

    Reply

    • Beth Pierce

      Sorry about the delay. Teenager problems here. Yes cooking time would be reduced by around 15-20 minutes. I think I would start by basting right away with precooked bacon…even before you pop them in the oven and then about every 7-10 minutes.

      Reply

  10. Monica

    Bacon Pineapple Bites (22)
    Amazing little yummies!

    Reply

    • Beth Pierce

      Thanks so much Monica! I am glad that you like them!!

      Reply

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