#turkeybaconfeast

Smokey Turkey Bacon Delight: Try K.C.'s Award Winning Recipe for a new twist on the classic bacon explosion.

A tasty variation on the traditional bacon explosion recipe is K.C.'s Award Winning Turkey Bacon Explosion. It's made with turkey bacon, ground turkey, and a delectable spice mixture that's all expertly rolled up and smoked. Ideal for bacon lovers and barbecue enthusiasts!

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey. 1 pound turkey bacon. 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup diced onion. 1/4 cup diced bell pepper. 1/4 cup diced jalapeno pepper optional. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toothpicks for securing bacon.

Instructions: Set the temperature of your smoker or grill to 250F 121C. Ground turkey, diced onion, diced bell pepper, diced jalapeo pepper if using, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt should all be combined in a mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly. To make a bacon mat, spread out a piece of aluminum foil and weave the turkey bacon into a lattice pattern. Spread out evenly half of the spiced ground turkey mixture onto the bacon mat. Over the turkey mixture, drizzle half of the barbecue sauce and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Using the foil to help shape it, carefully roll the ground turkey mixture and turkey bacon into a log. Using toothpicks, fasten the ends to keep it from unraveling. To make the second log, repeat the process with the remaining ground turkey mixture, barbecue sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. After covering both turkey logs with bacon, place them on the grill or smoker and cook for two to three hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 74C. Baste every thirty minutes with additional barbecue sauce. When cooked, take the turkey bacon explosions off the smoker or grill and allow to cool slightly before slicing into thick rounds. If desired, top hot dish with additional barbecue sauce. Savor your Turkey Bacon Explosion, Winner of the K.C. Award!

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 180 minutes