If you're looking for an easy smoked appetizer that's guaranteed to be a crowd favorite, these Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Pig Shots are hard to beat!

Made with smoked sausage, crispy bacon, and a creamy cheese filling, these bite-sized BBQ appetizers bring together everything we love about backyard cooking. We add Burn Pit BBQ Fire For Effect Sweet Heat Rub and Pogey Bait Sweet Honey BBQ Sauce for the perfect combination of smoky, sweet, and savory flavor.

We originally made these pig shots for a local sampling event, and they were a huge hit. Since then, they've become one of those recipes we love making for backyard gatherings, tailgates, and game-day parties.

The best part? They're simple to prepare, cook right on the smoker, and are easy to make for a crowd. Just be sure to make plenty because they won't last long!

We prepared these pig shots for a local sampling and they were a big hit!  These are really simple to do and are a crowd pleaser!  Can't go wrong with cheese and bacon!

 Give it a try and let us know how it goes!

Smoked Pig Shots Recipe – Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Appetizers

Ingredients

Smoker prep

Prepare your smoker at a temp of 350 degrees. I like hickory or pecan for this cook, but most woods will do.

Pig shot prep

Allow the cream cheese to soften. Mix cream cheese,, shredded cheese, pineapple juice, Fire For Effect and Pogey thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Set aside. 

Slice sausage into 1/4-inch slices.

Cut bacon strips in half. Wrap bacon around the sausage, creating a bowl and secure with a toothpick.

Fill the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Top with more Fire For Effect rub

 

Place the pig shots in the smoker until the bacon looks just right. Usually 45 - 60 minutes.

 

Remove the pig shots from the grill and cool for at least 10 minutes as the cream cheese will be hot. Add a little more Pogey Bait sauce on top.  Enjoy!