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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Appetizers

    Updated: Aug 22, 2024 · Published: Aug 4, 2021 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pickles

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    Grilled, bacon wrapped pickles on toothpicks, on a white plate, with dipping sauce in the background.
    Grilled pickle on toothpick with text overlay that says 'grilled bacon wrapped pickles with creamy garlic dip'.

    When you take a bite of these grilled bacon wrapped pickles, the hot, crispy bacon and the fresh, juicy pickle come together with a creamy, garlic dip to create the perfect summer appetizer. A dash of barbecue sauce adds another level of summertime flavor to this already flavorful dish.

    Grilled, bacon wrapped pickles with toothpicks, on a white plate.

    When you host a barbecue, serve up some grilled bacon wrapped pickles to tide over your guests’ hunger until the burgers and hot dogs are done. My creamy garlic dip makes a light, cooling sauce for your sizzling appetizers.

    Dill pickles, meat and garlic dip are low in carbs, making this a great appetizer for a keto diet. If you love bacon-wrapped food, you might also enjoy my bacon wrapped scallops recipe.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pickles
    • Joss' Tips
    • Storage
    • Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pickle FAQs
    • More Summer Grilling Recipes You Will Love
    • 📋Recipe

    Ingredients

    Grilled bacon wrapped pickles with creamy garlic dip ingredients labeled.
    • sour cream - For the dip. I use full fat but feel free to go light with your sour cream.
    • mayo - Also for the dip.
    • Worcestershire sauce - Enhances the flavor of the dip.
    • radishes - Grated finely.
    • baby dill pickles - In a pinch, you could slice a full-sized pickle for this recipe, but baby dill pickles are the perfect size for appetizers with the perfect amount of crunch, juice and texture.
    • bacon strips - Cut in half crosswise. I like to use classic cut bacon because it's easier to wrap around and easier to secure to the pickle.
    • BBQ sauce - To brush onto the pickles.

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    How to Make Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pickles

    For the Creamy Garlic Dip

    Creamy garlic and radish dip in bowl with whisk.

    Step 1. Make the Dip. Mix all dip ingredients together. Reserve.

    For the Grilled Pickles

    Grill Temperature: Heat the outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Once it reaches that temperature, turn off half of the burners (for indirect heat) and place a mesh grill mat over the indirect-heat side of the grill.

    Raw bacon wrapped pickles with toothpicks on plate.

    Step 2. Wrap the Pickles. Wrap each pickle in one of the bacon slices. Secure it with a toothpick.

    Raw bacon wrapped pickles with BBQ sauce on plate.

    Step 3. Brush With BBQ Sauce. While you're waiting for the grill to preheat, brush the bacon-wrapped pickles with some BBQ sauce.

    Bacon wrapped pickles on grill mat over indirect heat.

    Step 4. Grill Over Indirect Heat. Place the bacon-wrapped pickles on the grill mat (indirect heat) and close the grill lid. Cook for about 20 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked.

    Bacon wrapped pickles on grill mat over direct heat.

    Step 5. Grill Over Direct Heat. Move the pickles over to the direct heat for a few minutes, turning a couple of times, to crisp up the bacon.

    Chef's Note: If some crisp up quicker than the others, just move them over to the indirect heat side to keep warm.

    A grilled bacon wrapped pickle on a toothpick held by a hand over top of dipping sauce in a wooden bowl.

    Step 6. Serve. Transfer the grilled bacon-wrapped pickles to a serving dish, cool for a few minutes and serve with the garlic dip.

    Joss' Tips

    • Make sure the pickles are dry. After you remove them from the brine, just make sure to shake off or pat down the excess brine so that the bacon can crisp up easily.
    • Cut the strips to size. If some of the pickles are very small, you can cut the bacon strips to a shorter length. You do not want to overlap the bacon too much, as this can lead to parts of the bacon being undercooked.
    • Use a mesh grill mat. I highly recommend using the grill mat. It makes it easier to move the pickles from one side of the grill to the other, plus it's easy to clean. It's perfect for small appetizers like these grilled bacon-wrapped pickles.
    • Give your guests variety. You could also add a few of your favorite dips (such as this honey dill dip) to give your guests a variety of dipping options.
    • Focus on presentation. If you're serving these grilled pickles to a group of people, arrange the appetizers on a plate with a bowl of dip in the middle. Use tongs or fresh toothpicks to make it easy for your guests to pick up an appetizer.
    • Re-purpose the dip. The garlic dip is perfect for bacon-wrapped pickles, but you can pair it with just about anything that’s meant for dipping--chips, breadsticks, mini toasts, crusty bread, chicken fingers, fries, raw vegetables and anything else you can think of that you serve with dip.
    • Re-purpose the grilled bacon-wrapped pickles. As a way to repurpose the leftovers, you could chop up the bacon wrapped dill pickles and make a smoky dill pickle cream cheese spread.

    Storage

    • For the dip: Store the dip in a sealed container in the fridge so that it retains its freshness for up to 3 to 4 days.
    • For leftover grilled bacon wrapped pickles: It's unlikely that you'll have leftovers, but if you do, store your grilled pickles in the fridge as soon as possible. Eat them within a few days for maximum freshness.
    • Reheating: Once they're cooked, you can heat up the appetizers in the microwave or throw them in a frying pan to keep the bacon crispy.

    Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pickle FAQs

    Are pickles good with barbecue?

    Oh yes, just try out this recipe and see for yourself! The combination of tangy pickle with smoky BBQ is amazing.

    What do grilled pickles taste like?

    The pickling flavor is more pronounced with a subtle smokiness from the grill. They're absolutely delicious, especially when wrapped in smoky bacon and brushed with a tangy barbecue sauce.

    Are they keto-friendly?

    The grilled pickles are keto-friendly as long as you use a keto BBQ sauce. The dip has mostly low-carb ingredients but does contain Worcestershire sauce. If you're following a low-carb diet, you might want to omit the Worcestershire.

    Grilled, bacon wrapped pickles on toothpicks, on a white plate, with dipping sauce and baby dill pickles on the side.

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    📋Recipe

    Grilled bacon-wrapped pickles on toothpicks on white dish.

    Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pickles

    Joss Dyckson
    When you take a bite of these grilled bacon-wrapped pickles, the hot, crispy bacon and the fresh, juicy pickle come together with a creamy garlic dip to create the perfect summer appetizer.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 pickles
    Calories 54 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Creamy Garlic Dip

    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup mayo
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 garlic clove - minced
    • ¼ cup radishes - grated
    • salt and pepper - to taste

    For the Grilled Pickles

    • 16 baby dill pickles
    • 8 slices bacon - cut in half crosswise
    • BBQ sauce - to brush on the pickles

    Instructions
     

    For the Creamy Garlic Dip

    • Mix all dip ingredients together. Reserve in the fridge until ready to serve.

    For the Grilled Pickles

    • Wrap each pickle in one of the bacon slices. Secure it with a toothpick.
    • Heat the outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Once it reaches that temperature, turn off half of the burners (for indirect heat) and place a mesh grill mat over the indirect-heat side of the grill.
    • While you're waiting for the grill to preheat, brush the bacon-wrapped pickles with some BBQ sauce.
    • Place the bacon-wrapped pickles on the grill mat (indirect heat) and close the grill lid. Cook for about 20 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked.
    • Move the pickles over to the direct heat for a few minutes, turning a couple of times, to crisp up the bacon. (If some crisp up quicker than the others, just move them over to the indirect heat side to keep warm.)
    • Transfer the bacon-wrapped pickles to a serving dish, cool for a few minutes and serve with the garlic dip.

    Equipment

    • Outdoor grill
    • Toothpicks
    • Grill mat

    Notes

    • Note on nutrition info: The nutrition information for this recipe does not include the dip as the amount used would very greatly.
    • Bacon tip: If some of the pickles are very small, you can cut the bacon strips to a shorter length. You do not want to overlap the bacon too much, as this can lead to parts of the bacon being undercooked.
    • Avoid using wet pickles: After you remove them from the brine, just make sure to shake off or pat down the excess brine so that the bacon can crisp up easily.
    • Pickle size: In a pinch, you could slice a full-sized pickle for this recipe, but baby dill pickles are the perfect size for appetizers with the perfect amount of crunch, juice and texture.
    • Mesh grill mat: I highly recommend using the grill mat. It makes it easier to move the pickles from one side of the grill to the other, plus it's easy to clean. It's perfect for small appetizers like these pickles.
    • Dip storage: Store the dip in a sealed container in the fridge so that it retains its freshness for up to 3 to 4 days.
    • Leftover grilled pickle storage: Store your grilled pickles in the fridge as soon as possible. Eat them within a few days for maximum freshness.
    • Reheating: Once they're cooked, you can heat up the appetizers in the microwave or throw them in a frying pan to keep the bacon crispy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 642mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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    1. Elijah says

      April 28, 2023 at 4:05 pm

      These were a big hit! Going to be making them again. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        April 28, 2023 at 4:06 pm

        That's great! Thank you Elijah.

        Reply
    2. Eric says

      April 08, 2023 at 2:26 pm

      These are something else! Both the pickles and dip. So good!!!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        April 09, 2023 at 8:20 am

        Aw, thanks Eric!

        Reply
    3. AmyG says

      August 16, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      Tried these on the weekend and they were absolutely delicious. Perfect combination of salty and tart!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        August 16, 2021 at 9:15 pm

        Thanks Amy, I'm so glad that you liked them!

        Reply
    4. Terri Gilson says

      August 15, 2021 at 8:04 pm

      I love that these are grilled! I do not even want to turn on my oven in the summer. And pickles are one of my fave things to munch on. I can only imagine how delicious they would be paired with that dip!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        August 15, 2021 at 10:35 pm

        I hear ya Terri! They are very delicious with the dip, thank you.

        Reply
    5. Bernice says

      August 11, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      Oh man. I'm having a BBQ on Saturday and these would be the perfect starter! Who could pass up bacon wrapped pickles?

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        August 13, 2021 at 9:05 am

        I definitely couldn't lol. Thanks for the comment Bernice!

        Reply
    6. nancy says

      August 11, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      i've never had bacon with pickles like this before! What a great idea! Perfect for this weekend's bbq!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        August 12, 2021 at 7:36 pm

        It's the perfect BBQ appetizer! Thanks Nancy!

        Reply
    7. Shelby says

      August 10, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      Pickles and bacon! My 6 year old would be in love haha but seriously, these look so addictive. The saltiness would keep me wanting more and more

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        August 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

        Haha thanks Shelby! They're super yummy!

        Reply

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