Prep the Jalapeños and Make the Filling. Next, cut the top of the jalapeño poppers off (the stem part), and using a thin spoon or knife, scrape out the seeds and membranes. Stuff each jalapeño half with the cream cheese filling and then wrap a slice of bacon around each pepper half, securing with a toothpick. Step 1: Make marinade. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, lemon juice, olive oil and seasonings. Pour 1/4 cup of marinade into a shallow bowl. Cover the bowl and then refrigerate the leftover marinade for basting. Check out my video cooking bacon on the grill. I'm using a Weber cast iron Griddle accessory. I use Camp Chef cast iron preservative to clean the griddle a Wrap each filet in bacon, securing the bacon with toothpicks. Sprinkle a generous amount of steak spice on each side. Let the steaks come to room temperature for 20 minutes. Cook on a hot grill, searing each side for 5-6 minutes. Filet should be cooked rare to medium rare for the best texture experience. A simple and easy way of doing bacon on the Blackstone GriddleCheck out this awesome apron form Hudson Not about the “cooking”, but one of the best tips I ever got from my sister. I also hate the mess and lingering smell from cooking bacon, also hate all the cleaning up, but love to eat it with eggs, or blt’s, or on a burger. So, when I cook bacon, I cook 2 or 3 pounds of it all at once. Let the bacon warm up a bit before cooking it. This will help the bacon cook more evenly with less chance of curling. Fifteen minutes at room temperature is usually enough. Drain the bacon on paper towel. When the bacon is cooked to your liking, transfer it to a paper-towel lined plate to blot off any excess grease. Take one of the shrimp, and a single strip of bacon. Starting at one end, wind the bacon over the shrimp, overlapping as you wrap. Make sure the bacon is wrapped flat across the shrimp, and as tightly as possible. Repeat until all shrimp are wrapped. Place wrapped shrimp into fridge for 30-60 minutes to firm before grilling. Instructions. Heat the oven to 400°F and prepare the baking sheet. Arrange rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, making sure there is overhang on all 4 sides (overlap a few sheets if needed, this makes cleanup easier). To Taste freshly ground black pepper. 4. Wrap a half-piece of bacon around each scallop and secure with a toothpick. Ingredients. 12 Slices thin-cut bacon, halved crosswise. 5. Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and the bacon has begun to crisp. jgz7iJp.