Editor's Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Veggie Skewers

Darren Doyle, recipe and photos:
One thing I love about summer is using both my grill and pellet smoker for some great dishes. I came up with this recipe not long ago as a great side dish (or even a main course) to burgers, hot dogs, BBQ dishes, etc., and it couldn't be any easier. The best part is, you can swap the veggies around to suit your taste and it's all ready to go in about 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

• large red onion
• potatoes (one-half per guest)
• green, red, or yellow sweet peppers
• large zucchini
• squash
• cooking spray or olive oil
• your favorite steak or BBQ rub
• bacon slices (one per skewer)
• metal skewers (bamboo will work, but not my preference)

DIRECTIONS:

1. cube all the vegetables in silver dollar sizes, no more than 1/2 inch thick
2. combine all veggies in a large bowl and coat with cooking spray or olive oil
3. heavily coat veggies with your favorite rub and toss in the bowl
4. place the end of a bacon slice on the skewer first and leave hanging
5. place various veggies on the skewer in random order
6. wrap the bacon around the vegetables and skew the other end of the bacon on the top
7. place on hot grill and turn every 2-3 minutes, paying attention to flare-ups from the bacon fat
8. sprinkle with salt just before serving

TIPS:

• cut up a jalapeno or poblano pepper for some extra kick
• tomatoes and other vegetables will work, but tomatoes might get soggy 
• use any vegetables you prefer, most all will cook similarly
• make sure you get your groceries from Cee Bee Food Store when you can!