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**Fire Me Boy!** · 01-11-2009, 11:38 AM

Special thanks to Bugeater at Fatchatter.

Bacon Explosion: The BBQ Sausage Recipe of all Recipes

The other day the guys from BaconToday.com contacted me in search for some barbecue bacon recipes. Of course I have plenty of great uses for bacon in a barbecue pit, but the longer I thought about it, the more I wanted to step it up a notch and clog a few arteries for those guys. Behold, BACON EXPLOSION!!! Here’s what you’ll need…

2 pounds thick cut bacon
2 pounds Italian sausage
1 jar of your favorite barbeque sauce
1 jar of your favorite barbeque rub

To kick off the construction of this pork medley you’ll need to create a 5×5 bacon weave. If the strips you’re using aren’t as wide as the ones pictured, then you may need to use a few extra slices to fill out the pattern. Just make sure your weave is tight and that you end up with a nice square shape to work with.

The next step is to add some barbeque seasoning on top of your bacon weave. Being the barbeque addict that I am, I whipped up a batch of Burnt Finger BBQ’s competition pork rub for this special occasion. Seeing as not everyone has the time, or the expertise, to create a tasty rub of their own, I would recommend trying Bad Byron’s Butt Rub, Rendezvous Famous Seasoning, or Steven Raichlen’s All-Purpose Rub.

Now that you’re pork is well seasoned, it’s time to add more pork. Take two pounds of Italian sausage and layer it directly on top of your bacon weave. Be sure to press the sausage to the outer edges of the bacon creating a patty that is the same thickness all the way across. Most grocery stores carry loose sausage, so just pick out one you like. I chose to go with a mild sausage, but spicy would work just the same. If you really want to get crazy, take a stab at making your own homemade sausage.

Next up is bacon layer number two. Take the remaining bacon slices and fry them up the same way you would for breakfast (or lunch, or dinner, or a midnight snack). If you like soft bacon, make it soft. If you like crunchy bacon, make it crunchy. If you like your bacon burnt to hell so the smoke detectors go off, then burn it to hell so the smoke detectors go off. These pieces are going to be a major part of the inner flavor of our sausage fatty, so cook them your favorite way. Personally, I like my bacon right at the point when it starts to get crispy, but hasn’t quite lost all of the softness yet. Regardless of how well done you like yours, you’ll need to crumble or chop the cooked strips into bite size pieces and place on top of the sausage layer. (Note-It’s okay, and encouraged, to snack on these pieces while your chopping/crumbling. But keep in mind that once those bacon morsels touch the raw sausage, you’ll need to resist all temptations to nibble. This can and will be difficult, but hospital trips are no fun, so stay strong.)

Since this is a barbeque recipe, we need to add another layer of barbeque flavor. Take your favorite sauce and drizzle it all over the top of the bacon pieces. Personally, I prefer to use Burnt Finger BBQ’s homemade competition sauce, but if you’re torn on what brand to use I recommend Cowtown, Blues Hog, and Fiorella’s Jack Stack. Once you’ve sauced the bacon, sprinkle on some more of the barbeque seasoning you used on the bacon weave.

Now comes the fun part. Very carefully separate the front edge of the sausage layer from the bacon weave and begin rolling backwards. You want to include all layers EXCEPT the bacon weave in your roll. Try and keep the sausage as tight as possible and be sure to release any air pockets that may have formed. Once the sausage is fully rolled up, pinch together the seams and ends to seal all of the bacon goodness inside.

At this point we can start to see the final shape of our Bacon Explosion, but we’re missing one key item. To complte the constuction process, roll the sausage forward completely wrapping it in the bacon weave. Make sure it sits with the seam facing downward to help keep it all sealed up.

Sprinkle some barbeque seasoning on the outside of the bacon weave, and now this bad boy is ready for the smoker. Cook your Bacon Explosion at 225 degrees in a constant cloud of hickory smoke until your Thermapen gives an internal temperature reading of 165 degrees. Normally this will take about 1 hour for each inch of thickness, but that could vary depending on how well you maintain your fire and also how many times you open the smoker to take a peek. Mine took about 2.5 hours, which was right on target with its 2.5 inch diameter.

Now that our Bacon Explosion is fully cooked, we need to add some finishing flavors. Remember that barbecue sauce we used for inner flavor? We’ll be using that same sauce to glaze the cooked bacon weave. Using a basting brush, coat the entire surface with a thin layer of sauce. Sweet sauces are loaded with sugars, so they’ll give your fatty a nice glossy finish. Spicy and vinegar based sauces don’t contain as much, so they won’t set up as well. If you’re dead set on using those sauces, just cut them with a bit of honey and you’ll get the same effect.

Slice the Bacon Explosion into quarter to half inch rounds to serve. If your roll was good and tight, you should now see a nice bacon pinwheel pattern throughout the sausage. Obviously pork is best served by itself, but if you feel the need to make this meat monster into a sandwich, try placing a couple Bacon Explosion slices on a warm Pillsbury’s Grands Biscuit. You’ll reach pork Nirvana is no time flat!

http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/

Extra Point · 01-29-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I was at a party the other night, and it was really loud, and I have trouble hearing in the midst of loud crowds. Some server came around with hors d'ouvres (sp?) and it was this little oval thing that had a bunch of gooey looking red sauce on it, and I had no idea what it was. I asked her and she said something, but I couldn't hear a word of it, so I took one and popped it in my mouth.

It was absolutely delicious, but I still couldn't identify what it was. It was bacon-wrapped, but that was all I could discern. Whatever was wrapped had a unique flavor and was slightly juicy, and the sauce was a delicious flavor reminiscent of Chinese food.

Later, when the noise died down, someone mentioned the great hors d'ouvres (sp?) and I described what I ate and asked about it. Apparently it was bacon-wrapped fig in some sort of ginger barbecue sauce.

Man, that was good. If I had known what it was, I probably wouldn't have even tried it since I typically don't like fig.

There was a recipe in WebMD about that hors d'ouvre.

PastorMikH · 01-29-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Over-Head

Tried a very small one last week in the broiler.
Went perfct

Getting the things for a jumbo sized one this weekend.

No it didn't. Not unless you threw some hickory chips in your oven.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 01-30-2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PastorMikH

No it didn't. Not unless you threw some hickory chips in your oven.

You could always boil it first...

That's how quality ribs are done, don'cha know?

[/sarcasm]

bizzar54 · 01-30-2009, 07:18 AM

Saw it on KMBC 9 news this morning...couldnt help but laugh. The wife was like whats so funny and I just pointed to the TV and said I read about this thing on chiefsplanet like a month ago I had no idea that it had such a following.

Kerberos · 01-30-2009, 08:51 AM

I didn't read everyone's suggestions or additions but a buddy at work made this last night and added some Jalapeño peppers chopped and diced into the Italian sausage.

That was the BOMB. Gave it a nice zing and very tasty.

Thanks FiremeBoy for the recipe.

**Bob Dole** · 01-30-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I showed this to a guy at my work around Xmas and then on my Bday on 1/21 he brought one in.

It was pretty shitty. It was like 1/4 of the size the recipe said and he fried it. Then brought it to work the next day, nuked it and then doused it w/ BBQ sauce.

It tasted like Bacon w/ BBQ sauce on it.

Um...you ate one of your coworker's turds.

**Rain Man** · 01-30-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extra Point

There was a recipe in WebMD about that hors d'ouvre.

WebMD? Was it a warning or a recommendation?

dtrain · 01-30-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

don't forget the butter!

Yall!

rad · 01-30-2009, 03:42 PM

I just saw this recipe featured on Headline News earlier today

BigVE · 01-30-2009, 05:20 PM

This is on the menu for Sunday. Im going ditch the Italian sausage and use 1lb of regular sausage and 1lb of chorizo. I will report back.

PastorMikH · 01-30-2009, 05:28 PM

I've had two meatloaves on since 2:30pm. Currently we are at 141 degrees. Upon smelling, the oldest daughter opted to stay home and wait on dinner instead of going over to her boyfriend's.

BigVE · 02-01-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigVE

This is on the menu for Sunday. Im going ditch the Italian sausage and use 1lb of regular sausage and 1lb of chorizo. I will report back.

Well this didn't make it to the Sunday menu...we cooked it yesterday. It turned out very good. I did modify a few things for our taste though. I used one lb of pork sausage and mixed it with one lb of chorizo. And all the rubs I had were really high in salt content so I used a generous coating of Mrs. Dash for seasonings. Part 2 of the modification was that I had to cook it in the oven instead of on the grill. It turned out quite good and didn't last long. At first I was wishing I would have made two of them but one was really plenty because it's "heavy" and rich. I will add one note though...2lbs of sausage really didn't fit inside of the weave, but that could just be due to differing lengths of bacon pcs. I guess. This was a hit in my house for sure. Next time I will do it on the grill.

Toadkiller · 02-01-2009, 11:34 AM

I also made one but I did it different. I did maple breakfast sausage. Smoked it for 2.5 hours with oak and cherry wood. After it was done I sliced it, put it on an english muffin, some home made bbq sauce on it, and then a poached egg on top. Probably the best thing ever!

PastorMikH · 02-01-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigVE

I will add one note though...2lbs of sausage really didn't fit inside of the weave, but that could just be due to differing lengths of bacon pcs. I guess. This was a hit in my house for sure. Next time I will do it on the grill.

I noticed that on mine at first but was able to stretch the bacon enough to get it all the way around. AFTER I got it stretched around and the log was on the grill, I noticed on the website they say you might need some extra bacon put in the weave to keep it tight.

PastorMikH · 02-01-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadkiller

I also made one but I did it different. I did maple breakfast sausage. Smoked it for 2.5 hours with oak and cherry wood. After it was done I sliced it, put it on an english muffin, some home made bbq sauce on it, and then a poached egg on top. Probably the best thing ever!

I'll have to give this a try!

01-11-2009, 11:38 AM
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	Bacon Explosion Special thanks to Bugeater at Fatchatter. Bacon Explosion: The BBQ Sausage Recipe of all Recipes The other day the guys from BaconToday.com contacted me in search for some barbecue bacon recipes. Of course I have plenty of great uses for bacon in a barbecue pit, but the longer I thought about it, the more I wanted to step it up a notch and clog a few arteries for those guys. Behold, BACON EXPLOSION!!! Here’s what you’ll need… 2 pounds thick cut bacon 2 pounds Italian sausage 1 jar of your favorite barbeque sauce 1 jar of your favorite barbeque rub To kick off the construction of this pork medley you’ll need to create a 5×5 bacon weave. If the strips you’re using aren’t as wide as the ones pictured, then you may need to use a few extra slices to fill out the pattern. Just make sure your weave is tight and that you end up with a nice square shape to work with. The next step is to add some barbeque seasoning on top of your bacon weave. Being the barbeque addict that I am, I whipped up a batch of Burnt Finger BBQ’s competition pork rub for this special occasion. Seeing as not everyone has the time, or the expertise, to create a tasty rub of their own, I would recommend trying Bad Byron’s Butt Rub, Rendezvous Famous Seasoning, or Steven Raichlen’s All-Purpose Rub. Now that you’re pork is well seasoned, it’s time to add more pork. Take two pounds of Italian sausage and layer it directly on top of your bacon weave. Be sure to press the sausage to the outer edges of the bacon creating a patty that is the same thickness all the way across. Most grocery stores carry loose sausage, so just pick out one you like. I chose to go with a mild sausage, but spicy would work just the same. If you really want to get crazy, take a stab at making your own homemade sausage. Next up is bacon layer number two. Take the remaining bacon slices and fry them up the same way you would for breakfast (or lunch, or dinner, or a midnight snack). If you like soft bacon, make it soft. If you like crunchy bacon, make it crunchy. If you like your bacon burnt to hell so the smoke detectors go off, then burn it to hell so the smoke detectors go off. These pieces are going to be a major part of the inner flavor of our sausage fatty, so cook them your favorite way. Personally, I like my bacon right at the point when it starts to get crispy, but hasn’t quite lost all of the softness yet. Regardless of how well done you like yours, you’ll need to crumble or chop the cooked strips into bite size pieces and place on top of the sausage layer. (Note-It’s okay, and encouraged, to snack on these pieces while your chopping/crumbling. But keep in mind that once those bacon morsels touch the raw sausage, you’ll need to resist all temptations to nibble. This can and will be difficult, but hospital trips are no fun, so stay strong.) Since this is a barbeque recipe, we need to add another layer of barbeque flavor. Take your favorite sauce and drizzle it all over the top of the bacon pieces. Personally, I prefer to use Burnt Finger BBQ’s homemade competition sauce, but if you’re torn on what brand to use I recommend Cowtown, Blues Hog, and Fiorella’s Jack Stack. Once you’ve sauced the bacon, sprinkle on some more of the barbeque seasoning you used on the bacon weave. Now comes the fun part. Very carefully separate the front edge of the sausage layer from the bacon weave and begin rolling backwards. You want to include all layers EXCEPT the bacon weave in your roll. Try and keep the sausage as tight as possible and be sure to release any air pockets that may have formed. Once the sausage is fully rolled up, pinch together the seams and ends to seal all of the bacon goodness inside. At this point we can start to see the final shape of our Bacon Explosion, but we’re missing one key item. To complte the constuction process, roll the sausage forward completely wrapping it in the bacon weave. Make sure it sits with the seam facing downward to help keep it all sealed up. Sprinkle some barbeque seasoning on the outside of the bacon weave, and now this bad boy is ready for the smoker. Cook your Bacon Explosion at 225 degrees in a constant cloud of hickory smoke until your Thermapen gives an internal temperature reading of 165 degrees. Normally this will take about 1 hour for each inch of thickness, but that could vary depending on how well you maintain your fire and also how many times you open the smoker to take a peek. Mine took about 2.5 hours, which was right on target with its 2.5 inch diameter. Now that our Bacon Explosion is fully cooked, we need to add some finishing flavors. Remember that barbecue sauce we used for inner flavor? We’ll be using that same sauce to glaze the cooked bacon weave. Using a basting brush, coat the entire surface with a thin layer of sauce. Sweet sauces are loaded with sugars, so they’ll give your fatty a nice glossy finish. Spicy and vinegar based sauces don’t contain as much, so they won’t set up as well. If you’re dead set on using those sauces, just cut them with a bit of honey and you’ll get the same effect. Slice the Bacon Explosion into quarter to half inch rounds to serve. If your roll was good and tight, you should now see a nice bacon pinwheel pattern throughout the sausage. Obviously pork is best served by itself, but if you feel the need to make this meat monster into a sandwich, try placing a couple Bacon Explosion slices on a warm Pillsbury’s Grands Biscuit. You’ll reach pork Nirvana is no time flat! http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/
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01-30-2009, 07:18 AM	#139
bizzar54 Starter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10004900	Saw it on KMBC 9 news this morning...couldnt help but laugh. The wife was like whats so funny and I just pointed to the TV and said I read about this thing on chiefsplanet like a month ago I had no idea that it had such a following.
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01-30-2009, 08:51 AM	#140
Kerberos Chiefs Baby Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Casino cash: $10000632	I didn't read everyone's suggestions or additions but a buddy at work made this last night and added some Jalapeño peppers chopped and diced into the Italian sausage. That was the BOMB. Gave it a nice zing and very tasty. Thanks FiremeBoy for the recipe.
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01-30-2009, 05:20 PM	#145
BigVE Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: centralKs Casino cash: $10005250	This is on the menu for Sunday. Im going ditch the Italian sausage and use 1lb of regular sausage and 1lb of chorizo. I will report back. __________________ Meh.
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01-30-2009, 05:28 PM	#146
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9905087	I've had two meatloaves on since 2:30pm. Currently we are at 141 degrees. Upon smelling, the oldest daughter opted to stay home and wait on dinner instead of going over to her boyfriend's. __________________
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02-01-2009, 11:34 AM	#148
Toadkiller Garlic make my feet stank! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washougal, WA Casino cash: $4494921	I also made one but I did it different. I did maple breakfast sausage. Smoked it for 2.5 hours with oak and cherry wood. After it was done I sliced it, put it on an english muffin, some home made bbq sauce on it, and then a poached egg on top. Probably the best thing ever!
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