Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Onions

 

2 large sweet onions

12 hickory-smoked bacon strips

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup molasses

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Cut each onion into 12 wedges. 

Cut bacon strips in half widthwise; wrap a piece of bacon around each onion wedge and secure with toothpicks. 

Place in an ungreased 13x9-inch dish.

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, molasses and barbecue sauce; pour 1/2 cup over onions. 

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.

Preheat grill to Medium.

Drain and discard marinade. 

Grill onions, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.