Smoked breakfast pig shots

All photos for this recipe are from Erin Hungsberg (IG: erin_hungsberg)

By now you’ve probably heard of smoked pig shots, but have you ever had a breakfast pig shot before? These are bacon wrapped sausage cups filled with egg and cheese then smoked until they are puffy, golden brown, and delicious.

Top them off with a dab of hot sauce and these are the ultimate bbq lovers breakfast. Sausage, bacon, egg and cheese all in one bite. How could you possibly go wrong? 

What you need to make breakfast pig shots

Thick cut bacon

Sausage or Kielbasa

Egg

Shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

Toothpicks

Chives (Optional garnish)

Hot sauce (Optional)

* One thing that’s really important for this recipe is extra thick cut bacon. This will ensure the bacon will stay upright around the sausage. It is also important that you have a tight wrap around the sausage so none of the egg mixture leaks out.

How to make breakfast pig shots

First, preheat your smoker to 350°F. The high heat is crucial so you can get the bacon crispy. These will cook in under an hour, and you don’t need a whole lot of smoke on them. 

While the smoker is heating up, cut your sausage into 1 inch slices. These are going to be the base of the pig shot so make sure you have plenty of room for the filling after the bacon is wrapped. 

Next, wrap each of the bacon strips around the cut sausage base. You probably won’t use a whole piece of bacon, but make sure the slice of bacon is overlapping some and there are no gaps. We don’t want the egg mixture leaking out. Then secure each pig shot with a toothpick so everything stays in place. 

Preparing the filling

Once you have prepared the pig shots, it’s time to make the filling. Simply crack an egg into a medium bowl and add shredded cheddar cheese. I also add a little salt and cracked black pepper and stir everything together. The mixture will be liquidity but I make sure to put a good amount of cheese in to thicken it up. 

Then take a spoon and carefully scoop the filling into each pig shot until it is filled almost to the top. The egg will expand some while it cooks which is ok. 

Smoking the breakfast pig shots

Place the pig shots onto your smoker at 350°F and smoke on indirect heat until the bacon is crispy and the egg filling is cooked all the way through. I used my Big Green Egg smoker but a pellet grill is perfect too. If you don’t have a smoker, the air fryer works great. 

Depending on the thickness of your bacon this will take anywhere from 30-45 minutes. You can keep your pig shots on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet or just place them directly on the grill grates. The baking sheet makes for easy cleanup later.

The filling should be golden brown and risen over the top of the bacon. The bacon cups should be cooked through and crispy and they should smell like heaven.

Serving breakfast pig shots

Once your remove them from the smoker they are ready to eat! I like to garnish with some chives and a dab of hot sauce on each one. 

It almost looks like a little egg yolk on top and is a super fun presentation.

Experiment with different toppings like maple syrup for sweetness , bbq rub for an extra pop of flavor, or bbq sauce to keep it more traditional. Either of these would be a great option. 

The only thing left to do is remove those toothpicks and enjoy one of the best bites in breakfast. You get everything you want in one bite. Crispy bacon, smoked sausage, egg and cheese. I love to make these on the weekends especially if I have guests over. It’s a fun recipe that is sure to impress.

How to store

​You probably won’t have any leftovers but incase you do, you can place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for a few days. Just warm them up in the microwave or air fryer and you are ready to go. 

More recipes you’ll love

If you love breakfast make sure to check out my recipe for Hawaiian Roll French Toast . 

If you are a bacon lover like me check out these other recipes:

Chopped chicken bacon ranch sub

Candied bacon crackers

Deviled eggs with bacon

Easy bacon jam

Jalapeño popper dip

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