Savory, smoky, crispy — an addictive smoked appetizer with Holy Heifer seasoning.
These smoky bacon-wrapped pickles are seasoned with Holy Smokers Holy Heifer Rub for rich savory depth and smoked until the bacon crisps beautifully. Serve hot with a cool ranch dip for balance.
Ingredients
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8–12 dill pickle spears (pat dry)
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16–24 slices thin-cut bacon
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2–3 TBSP Holy Smokers Holy Heifer Rub
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Toothpicks (optional, to secure bacon)
Optional Dip
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½ cup ranch dressing
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1 tsp Holy Smokers Holy Heifer Rub (stir in for a seasoned dip)
Smoker Instructions
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Prep:
Pat pickle spears dry. Wrap each spear tightly with 1 slice of bacon (use 1–1½ slices if pickles are large). Secure with a toothpick if needed. -
Season:
Lightly dust all sides with Holy Smokers Holy Heifer Rub — this adds savory umami and helps the bacon brown. -
Smoke:
Preheat the smoker to 350°F with light fruit or pecan wood.
Place pickles directly on the grate or on a wire rack. -
Cook:
Smoke for 45–60 minutes until bacon is crisp and caramelized. Rotate once halfway if you want even crispness. -
Serve:
Let rest a few minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve hot with ranch dip.
Buttery Buffalo Ranch Dip (Mayo + Greek Yogurt Version)
Cool, creamy, slightly tangy with a smooth buttery buffalo finish. This version is thick enough for dipping but balanced enough for drizzling.
Ingredients
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¾ cup full-fat mayonnaise
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¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk preferred)
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2–4 TBSP buttermilk (to adjust thickness)
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1½ TBSP Holy Smokers Buttery Buffalo Ranch Seasoning
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1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp honey (optional, softens heat)
Instructions
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Whisk together:
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Mayonnaise
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Greek yogurt
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Add:
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Buttery Buffalo Ranch seasoning
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Lemon juice
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Honey (optional)
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Slowly whisk in buttermilk until desired consistency.
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Refrigerate at least 30–60 minutes before serving.
Texture Notes
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For thick dip (wings, pickles):
→ Use 2 TBSP buttermilk -
For drizzle/dressing:
→ Use 3–4 TBSP buttermilk -
If you want it extra smooth:
→ Blend with immersion blender for 10 seconds
Flavor Profile
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Upfront creaminess from mayo
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Clean tang from Greek yogurt
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Buttery buffalo heat from seasoning
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Balanced finish, not overly salty
Pro Tip for Holy Heifer Pickles
Add a small pinch of Holy Heifer to the dip for a savory, beefy undertone that pairs beautifully with smoked bacon.