Smoked Pig Shots

Smoked Pig Shots

Smoked sausage, smokey cream cheese and bacon. It's got all the essentials. 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 oz Hardcore Carnivore brand smoked sausage
  • 1lb thick cut bacon
  • 8oz softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or your choice of cheese
  • 2-4 tablespoon Hardcore Carnivore Amplify rub
  • 1/3 cup pickled jalapeno slices
METHOD:
    1. Preheat a smoker or pellet grill to 300f.
    2. Cut the sausages into 1/2 inch pieces.
    3. Slice the bacon across to form two piles of shorter pieces. Roll around the sausage pieces with the sausage at one end to form a "collar". The sausage will be the base of the shot. Secure with a toothpick and place onto a rack. Repeat with all remaining sausage/bacon.
    4. For the filling, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese and Amplify rub, stirring until smooth and well incorporated.
    5. Pipe or spoon the filling into the pig shots, and top with a single pickled jalapeno slice. 
    6. Place the rack into the smoker and cook for about an hour until the bacon renders and turns golden.
    7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.