Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites Recipe

Try our Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites next time you want an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for a cookout, party, or potluck. These little sweet-and-savory morsels combine caramelized fresh pineapple with smoky, crisped bacon for a flavor punch that’s simple to make and impossible not to enjoy.

Traeger Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites

Sometimes the simplest combinations are the best. If you enjoy the sweet-and-salty contrast of Hawaiian pizza, you’ll love these pineapple bites. They’re little pieces of fresh pineapple wrapped in bacon, smoked until the bacon is browned and the pineapple is caramelized. The result is a smoky, sweet, and salty appetizer with great texture and flavor balance.

This recipe uses thick-cut bacon that is briefly par-cooked before wrapping so it crisps up nicely while still offering a tender bite. You can use thinner bacon — it won’t require pre-cooking — but thick-cut gives a more satisfying chew and a better bacon-to-pineapple ratio. Do use fresh pineapple rather than canned for the best texture and flavor; grilling gives those attractive grill marks and adds depth to the pineapple’s sweetness.

Feel free to customize: swap brown sugar for maple syrup in the last minutes of cooking, add a pinch of chili powder for heat, or finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Small tweaks are welcome, but the basic combination of fresh pineapple, bacon, and a little brown sugar is the perfect starting point.

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Recipe Shopping List

Here’s what you’ll need to make these bacon-wrapped pineapple bites. For exact measurements, see the recipe card later in the page.

• Fresh pineapple (ripe)
• Thick-cut bacon (or regular bacon if you prefer)
• Brown sugar
• Toothpicks (to secure bites)

How To Make This Recipe

Below is a clear, step-by-step overview so you know what to expect. Use the full recipe card at the bottom for quantities and exact times while cooking.

1. Preheat. Heat your pellet grill or smoker to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grill the pineapple. Core and slice a fresh pineapple into 1-inch rings, then cut those rings into bite-sized chunks. Place the pineapple directly on the grill grates and cook 4–5 minutes per side to get nice grill marks and a bit of caramelization.
3. Par-cook the bacon. Cut bacon strips in half (or to desired length). Lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the smoker for about 10–12 minutes — just long enough for the fat to start rendering while the bacon stays flexible enough to wrap.
4. Assemble. Wrap each pineapple chunk with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped bites on a parchment-lined sheet.
5. Finish cooking. Return the tray to the grill and cook for roughly 30 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked and browned. During the final 10 minutes, sprinkle a little brown sugar over the tops so it melts and caramelizes.
6. Rest and serve. Let the bites rest 5–10 minutes before serving so they firm up slightly and are safe to eat.

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More Bacon-Wrapped Traeger Recipes

• Smoked Garlic Pig Shots
• Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
• Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
• Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Brats
• Traeger Shotgun Shells

Yield: 12 servings

Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites

These sweet-and-savory pineapple bites make a perfect smoked appetizer—simple to prepare and packed with flavor.

Prep Time:
20 minutes

Cook Time:
45 minutes

Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 fresh pineapple
• ½ pound bacon (thick-cut recommended)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your pellet grill or smoker to 375°F.
2. Core and slice the pineapple into 1-inch rings, then cut those rings into bite-sized pieces. Grill the pieces 4–5 minutes per side to create grill marks and caramelization.
3. Cut bacon strips in half and lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the smoker for 10–12 minutes until the fat begins to render but the bacon remains flexible.
4. Wrap each pineapple piece with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined sheet.
5. Return the tray to the smoker and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked through. Sprinkle brown sugar on top during the last 10 minutes so it caramelizes.
6. Let the bites cool 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 102
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 319mg
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 6g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.

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