Candied Bacon Roses

Lay down one slice of bacon on your clean work surface and roll up tightly halfway.  With remaining bacon, twist it 2-3 times and wrap the twisted part around the rolled up half

Secure with 2 toothpicks in an "X" formation to hold together

Place on wire rack and season

Place into oven or smoker to cook for 50-60 minutes, you're wanting a dark amber color on the outside, but not burnt.  The inside will be softer, than the outside.

While the roses are cooking, combine the glaze ingredients and add to smoker for last about 5 minutes at the end of your cook to melt and combine

Once butter is melted, stir well and add 1 TBSP each to the roses

Remove once glazed and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving