These sweet onion wedges are wrapped in bacon and marinated in a brown sugar and molasses mixture before grilling.
2 large sweet onions, cut in wedges 8 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, cut in half 2 Tbs. light brown sugar 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs. molasses long wooden skewers
Soak long wooden picks in water 30 minutes before threading with onion wedges. Wrap onion wedges with bacon; secure with long wooden picks. Place in a large shallow dish. Combine sugar, vinegar, and molasses; drizzle over onion wedges. Cover and chill 1 hour. Remove onion wedges from marinade, reserving marinade. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 degrees to 400 degrees) 20 minutes or until onion wedges are crisp-tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Yield: 4 Servings