Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatballs

This recipe was done on a pellet smoker but any smoker will do (or even on the grill) . Or of course you can bake these too
Recipe for Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatballs

Serves: 16 Prep: 5 minutesSmoke Time: 1 1/2 hour- 2 hours

Ingredients

• 8 slices of bacon (cut in half)
• 16 frozen meatballs (thawed or slightly thawed)
• BBQ Rub or seasonings of choice
• 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly or favorite BBQ Sauce
• toothpicks 

Directions:

1. Pre- heat smoker to 225 degrees.
2. Lay out the bacon halves and place one meatball onto each slice.
3. Roll the bacon around the meatball and insert a toothpick to hold in place.
4. Place wrapped meatballs on a foil lined baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle with BBQ Rub or seasonings of choice.
6. Place in the smoker and let smoke for about an hour and a half until the bacon is cooked.
7. Place hot pepper jelly or sauce of choice in a bowl and microwave so that it is brushable.
8. Brush the bacon and meatballs with hot pepper jelly and let smoke another 10-15 minutes until the glaze is warm.
9. Enjoy!