Sweet and Spicy Bacon Kebabs with Scallion-Ginger Relish
Grilled bacon kebabs glazed with a sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce, served with a fresh scallion-ginger relish. This appetizer combines the smoky crispiness of bacon with a honey-sambal glaze and bright citrus notes.
Ingredients
- •6 whole scallions, thinly sliced
- •1 whole serrano chile, thinly sliced
- •1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- •1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- •½ teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
- •½ teaspoon light brown sugar
- •1 pinch Kosher salt
- •2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- •2 tablespoons honey
- •2 tablespoons sambal oelek
- •1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- •1 teaspoon Sriracha
- •½ pound thick-cut bacon
- •2 whole Lime wedges
- •8 pieces metal skewers
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Toss scallions, chile, lime juice, oil, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt.
5 min
- 2.
Prepare a grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Oil grates. Combine honey, sambal oelek, vinegar, and Sriracha in a small bowl; set glaze aside.
10 min
- 3.
Thread bacon onto 6-8 skewers, folding back and forth in accordion style, and grill over indirect heat, turning every minute or so, until browned and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Baste with reserved glaze, turning every 30 seconds or so, until lacquered and slightly sticky, about 3 minutes (move to an even cooler spot if needed to keep glaze from scorching). Serve bacon with relish and lime wedges.
15 min
- 4.
Glaze can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
