Step 1

Heat the Traeger with the lid closed to 350°F; this will take about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Cut the bacon in half crosswise. Wrap each Li’l Smokie with half of a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick or small skewer. (If using 4-inch skewers, you can fit two smokies on each.) Place on a baking rack with space between the pieces.

Step 3

Place the rack directly on the grill grate, close the lid, and cook until the bacon has just started to brown, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the rack from the grate. Using a pastry brush, brush both sides with Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce. (Alternatively brush with Traeger Hot Sauce and sprinkle with a little brown sugar.)

Step 5

Return the rack to the grill, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the pieces over, then continue to cook until the glaze has set and the bacon is cooked to desired doneness, another 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the baking sheet from the grill and serve warm. Enjoy!