Shelly's Recipe

BACON-WRAPPED MUSHROOMS WITH HONEY-BARBECUE SAUCE

Category: Grilled Starters

24 small fresh mushrooms
12 bacon slices
1 cup Honey-Barbecue Sauce

Wash mushrooms thoroughly. Cut bacon slices in half crosswise, and microwave, in 2 batches, at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until bacon is partially cooked. Pat dry with paper towels. Wrap each mushroom with a bacon slice, and secure with wooden picks. Dip wrapped mushrooms in Honey-Barbecue Sauce.

Grill mushrooms (using a grill basket, if necessary), covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 400) 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and thoroughly cooked. Serves 8

Honey-Barbecue Sauce
2 cups ketchup
1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup honey
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce
1/4 tsp salt

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. : Cover and store leftover sauce in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Makes about 2 3/4 cups