Bacon Wrapped Cheerwine Pickle Bites with Cherry Jalapeño Chutney | Red White and BBQ
Bacon Wrapped Cheerwine Pickle Bites with Cherry Jalapeño Chutney
30 mins prepServes 10
TOP RECIPE of the summer goes to… Bacon Wrapped Cheerwine Pickle Bites! This recipe features smoky, sweet, and tangy bacon-wrapped pickles, complemented by a homemade Cheerwine Cherry Jalapeño Chutney.
For the Pickle Bites:
1. Empty a jar of Pickle Slices and refill with Cheerwine; refrigerate overnight to infuse.
2. Half cut your thick cut Bacon slices and wrap one half around each Cheerwine-infused Pickle slice.
3. Dust the wrapped pickles with Cherry Cola BBQ Rub.
4. Smoke at 350F for 45 minutes.
5. Serve with the Cheerwine Cherry Jalapeño Chutney.
For the Cheerwine Cherry Jalapeño Chutney:
1. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup Cheerwine, 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar, and 1/4 cup Brown Sugar. Simmer over medium heat until the brown sugar is dissolved.
2. Add 2 cups Fresh/Frozen Pitted Cherries, 1/4 cup finely chopped Red Onion, 1 finely chopped Jalapeño, 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger, 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon, a pinch of Ground Cloves, and a pinch of Salt.
3. Continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the cherries break down and the chutney thickens.
4. Optional: For a smoother texture, carefully blend the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender once slightly cooled.
5. Stir in 1 tbsp Lemon Juice. Cool the chutney completely before serving.
