Bacon-wrapped lil' smokies

Cut the bacon package into thirds while still in the package. Use thin bacon or it will not cook fast enough.

Dry the smokies on a towel so the bacon sticks and does not unroll.

Roll each smokie tightly in a third of a bacon strip and set it seam side down in the baking dish; no toothpicks yet. Handle the bacon gently so the fat does not separate from the lean.

Sprinkle brown sugar over, keeping excess off the bottom of the dish, then season with barbecue seasoning.

Bake at 400F / 200C, about 50 minutes total; check after 30 minutes for crisping fat and turn the heat up if needed.

Once they are frying in their bacon grease, move them to a clean, dry disposable aluminum tray and return to the oven 10 minutes for crispier bottoms.

Stick a toothpick through each to hold the bacon layers together and serve.