Pig Shots Recipe

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Pig Shots are great appetizers to feed a crowd of hungry teenagers or guys. They are hearty and filling sausage bites covered with bacon and topped with a cream cheese and jalapeno mixture. This pig shots recipe is simple yet packs a punch of flavor.

Basted and baked with barbecue sauce, they are sweet, spicy, and meaty. Whether you’re using a pig shots smoker for that extra smoky aroma or preparing pig shots in the oven, the result is equally delicious.

They are a sure crowd-pleaser.

Why You’ll Love These Pig Shots Recipe

• They’re a crowd-pleasing appetizer that everyone loves.

• Super easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients.

• The combination of crispy bacon, smoky sausage, and creamy jalapeño filling is seriously addictive.

Ingredients for Pig Shots Recipe

• Kielbasa or smoked sausage cut into ¾-inch pieces. Choose your favorite flavor

• Thick-cut bacon to wrap the sausage bites. It gives the pig shots a smoky flavor.

• Cream cheese for the cheesy topping. It must be room temperature for easy mixing.

• Sour cream to soften the cream cheese and make it smooth.

• Shredded cheddar cheese. Sharp cheddar is best to balance out the strong flavor of the sausage and bacon.

• Ranch dressing mix to flavor the cheese mixture. Just a little bit goes a long way. It has the perfect mixture of herbs, spices, and salt.

• Jalapeno peppers. You will need chopped jalapenos for the cheese topping and a few slices to place on top of each pig shot.

• Cajun seasoning to give the cheese mixture a slight kick. Use a little bit first and taste the cheese mixture. Some Cajun seasonings are very salty, add it a little at a time.

• Barbecue sauce. Use your favorite brand.

• Honey to add sweetness to the barbecue sauce and so the pig shots can caramelize in the oven.

• Brown sugar will also provide sweetness and a touch of caramel-flavor.

• Hot sauce is optional. Add it if you like a little spicy touch.

How to Make Smoked Pig Shots

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

    2. Make the sauce by mixing the barbecue sauce with the honey, brown sugar, and hot sauce. Set aside.

    3. Make the cheese topping by mixing the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, Cajun seasoning, chopped jalapeno, and shredded cheddar. Set aside.

    4. Wrap the sausage cups with half a bacon strip. The bacon strip is thicker, so you will end up with a cup-like bite. 

    5. Place each sausage cup into a muffin tin and top them with two teaspoons of the cheese mixture. 

    6. Place a jalapeno slice on top, brush them with the barbecue sauce, and bake them for 45 minutes or until the bacon is fully cooked and caramelized. This method ensures perfect pig shots in the oven each time.

Can I Freeze Pig Shot Recipe?

If you want to prepare these pig shots ahead of time, you can assemble them and freeze them unbaked for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed.

If you have any leftovers, refrigerate them for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

What to Serve with Pig Shots

Pig Shots are appetizers generally served at parties or get-togethers, so they should be served with other appetizers like Chicken dips, bang bang chicken, or nachos.

Pig Shots Recipe – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What Are Pig Shots?

Pig shots are a bite-sized appetizer made by wrapping a slice of bacon around a coin of smoked sausage to form a “cup.” This cup is filled with a seasoned cream cheese mixture, usually with jalapeños for heat and then baked until everything is crispy and melty.

Can You Make Pig Shots in the Oven?

Yes! This recipe is oven-baked and comes out perfectly crisp every time.

How Do You Cook Pig Shots?

You can bake them, smoke them, or even cook them in an air fryer. Each method works great and brings out delicious flavor and texture.

How Do You Cook Pig Shots?

You can bake them, smoke them, or even cook them in an air fryer. Each method works great and brings out delicious flavor and texture.

Pig Shots are sweet, spicy, creamy, smoky, and cheesy little sausage cups. Perfect for hungry guests!

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