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Bacon-Wrapped Tomato Skewers
Try this Japanese izakaya (pub) recipe with only two ingredients: bacon and cherry tomatoes, threaded into bamboo skewers and grilled to perfection.
![Bacon-Wrapped Tomato Skewers.](https://dailycookingquest.com/img/2020/11/bacon-wrapped-tomato-skewers-4_huaa3304bcd47cb1ea762591998445843d_204577_1200x1800_resize_q75_lanczos.jpg)
Sometimes, the yummiest food doesn’t require a lot of ingredients nor the most sophisticated cooking method. These Japanese bacon-wrapped cherry tomato skewers are so good, and you only need two ingredients to prepare these yummy snacks.
You may spot butabara tomatomaki (豚バラトマト巻き) in a Japanese pub (izakaya) menu, and indeed they go well with a tall glass of cold beer.
![Bacon, cherry tomatoes, and bamboo skewers are all you need for this quick and easy Japanese pub fare.](https://dailycookingquest.com/img/2020/11/bacon-wrapped-tomato-skewers-1_hub226143dedc345dfecad980655e6b74a_187757_1200x1800_resize_q75_lanczos.jpg)
Two ingredients and two tools
You will need bacon and cherry tomatoes, and you will also need bamboo skewers and a grill pan.
I use 8-inch bamboo skewers and a 10.5-inch Lodge cast-iron grill pan. I think the length of the skewer is perfect to thread three bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes, and they also fit perfectly in the Lodge grill pan.
![Wrap cherry tomatoes with bacon, and thread three pieces into each bamboo skewer.](https://dailycookingquest.com/img/2020/11/bacon-wrapped-tomato-skewers-2_hu9fcffe5a864742912b38b5dfd431dd05_188022_1200x1800_resize_q75_lanczos.jpg)
Skewer and grill
First, cut each slice of bacon into three equal-length pieces. You should end up with 24 smaller pieces from the original eight slices of bacon.
Wrap each cherry tomato with a piece of bacon. You should end up with 24 bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes.
Thread 3 bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes into each bamboo skewer.
Heat the grill pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, brush the grills with a little bit of oil.
If you are using a 10.5-inch Lodge grill pan, you can grill four skewers at a time. It should take about 3-4 minutes per side to cook the bacon until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Serve the grilled bacon-wrapped tomato skewers immediately. Remember to open a bottle of cold beer.
![Cook with a grill pan until the bacon turns golden grown and fully cook.](https://dailycookingquest.com/img/2020/11/bacon-wrapped-tomato-skewers-5_hu673db0f7dd7130861c70c608be0afad1_283656_1200x1800_resize_q75_lanczos.jpg)
Bacon-Wrapped Tomato Skewers
Ingredients
- 8 bacon slices
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 8 bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Cut each slice of bacon into three equal-length pieces. You should end up with 24 smaller pieces from the original eight slices of bacon.
- Wrap each cherry tomato with a piece of bacon. You should end up with 24 bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes.
- Thread 3 bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes into each bamboo skewer.
- Heat the grill pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, brush the grills with a little bit of oil.
- If you are using a 10.5-inch Lodge grill pan, you can grill four skewers at a time. It should take about 3-4 minutes per side to cook the bacon until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve the grilled bacon-wrapped tomato skewers immediately. Remember to open a bottle of cold beer.
Comments
This is SUCH a genius idea! Super simple, and the tomatoes make them seem healthy (shhhhh about the bacon!) Can't wait to try them!
Looks easy and delicious! Will give this a try this weekend!
These look so delicious and tasty! My husband and daughter are going to love this recipe!
I love this idea! I never thought of wrapping tomatoes with bacon before; this would make a great appetizer!
Made this recipe for my family and it was a hit!
Tomatoes in blankets. What an excellent idea.
Quick , simple and Bacon! These will work as an appetizer or snack. Can't wait to try them.
I loved this recipe - so simple and a huge hit with my kids and husband. The simplicity is genius but you had me at bacon!
Super easy recipe and great for the grilling season! Just a warning to cool them down before taking that first bite, the tomatoes were HOT!!!
My family would love this recipe, I love the idea here. Thanks for sharing.
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