Grilled pork shots on an orange serving plate.

Jon's Smoked Pork Shots

Name: Jon's Smoked Pork Shots Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Fan Favorites
Ingredients: 8 oz Block Cream Cheese, softened; 1 lg Green Chile Peppers, diced; 1 cup Shredded Cheese; 1 tbsp Chile Powder; 2 tbsp BBQ Rub; 1 lb Sausage, Smoked; 1 lb Thick-cut Bacon; Additional Items:; Large Bowl; Barbecue Sheet; Toothpicks

Courtesy of: Jonathan B.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Cook Time: 50 - 70 minutes

Ingredients:

Block Cream Cheese, softened
Green Chile Peppers, diced
Shredded Cheese
Chile Powder
BBQ Rub
Sausage, Smoked
Thick-cut Bacon

Additional Items:

• Large Bowl
• Barbecue Sheet
• Toothpicks

Directions:

Preheat grill to medium-high (350°F).
In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, chiles, shredded cheese, chili powder and BBQ Rub thoroughly. Set aside.
Slice sausage into 1/2-inch slices.
Cut bacon strips in half.
Wrap bacon around the sausage, creating a bowl and secure with a toothpick.
Fill the bacon bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Top with more BBQ Rub.
Place the pork shots on the grill until the bacon is crispy and golden brown, about 45 to 60 minutes.
Note: Depending on your grill, you may need to place the pork shots on a barbecue sheet.
Remove the pork shots from the grill and cool for 10 minutes.
CAUTION: The cream cheese may still be hot.
Serve and enjoy.