Skip the flowers and gift food made with love. If you’re looking to surprise your signifiant other these Grilled Bacon Roses are guaranteed to impress. Made by rolling strips of bacon into rose shapes and cooking them on the grill, these edible roses deliver smoky, crispy perfection in every bite.
Perfect for holidays, backyard parties, or romantic dinners, Grilled Bacon Roses prove that bacon really can do it all—and look good doing it.
Looking for recipes that will impress try my easy Steak and Shrimp Dinner, what says Love You more than a Smoked Cajun Lobster Tail or these Balsamic Maple Grilled Pork Chops.
Why You’ll Love Grilled Bacon Roses
- Simple ingredients, big WOW
- Crispy, smoky bacon flavor
- Perfect for parties, holidays, and special occasions
- Easy to customize with glazes or seasonings
- Made entirely on the grill
They’re elegant enough to impress guests but easy enough for any skill level.
Ingredients needed to make Grilled Bacon Roses
- Bacon: thick cut bacon is ideal for this recipe. Adds volume to each individual rose.
- Seasoning: I used my Maple Bourbon seasoning that has levels of sweet and savory flavor. a simple brown sugar and salt mix will also do the trick.
- BBQ Sauce: the sweet sauce adds shine to the roses.
These prep work for these Grilled Bacon Roses is just as simple as the ingredients themselves.
Lay the bacon strips on a cutting board. Brush a thin layer of BBQ sauce on both sides followed by a generous seasoning of Dad’s Maple Bourbon Rub. This seasoning has the perfect balance of sweet and savory and works best on pork.
To form the shape of a rose, gently roll the bacon into a tight spiral mid way down the strip. Keep the fat and meat evenly layered as you go. The tighter the roll, the better the rose will hold its shape during cooking.
Next, take the remaining strip and twist it around. Once done you will notice the rose petals take shape. Secure it with a toothpick.
Once rolled, place the bacon rose into a muffin pan, cast-iron skillet, or grill-safe rack. This helps the bacon keep its rose shape while the fat renders and crisps.
How to Grill Bacon Roses
Preheat your grill to a medium heat (350-375°F) and set it up for indirect cooking.
Place the muffin pan filled bacon roses on the grill and cook for about 20-30 minutes allowing the fat to render gradually.
As they cook, the bacon will shrink slightly, tighten into the rose shape, and develop crispy edges with a rich smoky aroma.
Just before removing the Grilled Bacon Roses from the grill, brush another layer of BBQ sauce for that final shine making them look almost like glass roses. Let the sauce caramelize over the bacon.
Decorative Touches
Once the Grilled Bacon Roses are deeply golden and crisp, carefully remove them from the grill. Let them rest for 3-5 minutes, which allows the bacon to firm up and makes them easier to handle.
Gently remove the toothpicks from each Grilled Bacon Rose and insert a wooden skewer from the bottom which will act as the stem.
Place the dozen bacon roses into a vase and gift them to someone special.
Final Thoughts
Grilled Bacon Roses are the perfect combination of flavor and presentation. Crispy, smoky, and visually stunning, they’re an easy way to elevate any grill session or special occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to surprise someone with something fun and unexpected, these bacon roses are guaranteed to impress.
Fire up the grill and let bacon steal the show. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What kind of bacon is best for bacon roses? Thick cut bacon is best for grilled bacon roses. It’s let likely to burn, helps form a rose shape easier and makes a fuller once cooked.
What’s the best way to cook bacon roses? In order to keep their shape, using a toothpick helps the bacon from falling apart. A muffin pan is also a great way to help the bacon keep it’s rose shape and prevent it from burning or causing any flares ups on the grill.
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Grilled Bacon Roses
If you’re looking to surprise your signifiant other with unexpected then these Grilled Bacon Roses are guaranteed to impress.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, dinner, party food
Cuisine American
Keyword comfort food, grilled, bacon, grilled bacon roses, food art, food decoration, grilled bacon, bbq sauce, indirect heat grilling, grillin with dad recipes, valentines day recipes., meat-based
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 546kcal
- 12 strips Thick cut bacon
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tbsp Maple Bourbon Rub
Lay the bacon strips on a cutting board. Brush a thin layer of BBQ sauce on both sides followed by a generous seasoning of Maple Bourbon rub.
To form the shape of a rose, gently roll the bacon into a tight spiral mid way down the strip. Next, take the remaining strip and twist it around. Once done you will notice the rose petals take shape. Secure it with a toothpick.
Once rolled, place the bacon roses into a muffin pan.
Preheat the grill to a medium heat (350-375°F) and set it up for indirect cooking.
Place the muffin pan filled bacon roses on the grill and cook for about 20-30 minutes untill the roses are crispy and golden brown.
Just before removing the grilled bacon roses from the grill, brush another layer of BBQ sauce for that final shine.
Let them rest for 3-5 minutes.
Gently remove the toothpicks from each grilled bacon rose and insert a wooden skewer from the bottom which will act as the stem. Enjoy!
Make sure to use thick cut bacon. Doesn’t burn as fast. Helps form fuller rose pedals.
If you don’t have maple bourbon seasoning, a mix of brown sugar and salt will work.
Use a toothpick to hold be bacon in the rose shape. Don’t forget to remove the toothpick once cooked. Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 5mg
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