Buffalo pig shots

Buffalo Pig Shots with Kountry Boys Bacon and Sausage

Smoky, cheesy and wrapped in Kountry Boys Original Bacon , these Buffalo Pig Shots bring two kinds of pork and a spicy kick to your appetizer spread.

Difficulty: Easy

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 45 minutes

Total: 75 minutes

Serves: 13

Ingredients

3 links of Kountry Boys Original Sausage

10 strips of Kountry Boys Original Bacon

8 oz cream cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tbsp Kountry Boys All-Purpose Seasoning

Buffalo hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot

Method

Preheat your smoker or grill to 350 degrees.

Cut sausage into one inch pieces. Cut bacon strips in half lengthwise.

Wrap bacon pieces around the sausage and secure with a toothpick, creating a "shot glass."

Combine cream cheese, cheddar and seasoning in a small bowl. Transfer to a plastic bag, then snip a corner of the bag, creating a one-inch opening.

Pipe cheese mixture into the well of each shot glass.

Place the shots on a baking sheet and smoke for 45 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked and the cheese filling is puffed and golden.

Remove toothpicks, drizzle with buffalo hot sauce and serve.

Long Description

If you like your appetizers big, bold and a little over the top, meet your new favorite bite. Buffalo Pig Shots are built the Kountry Boys way — with two kinds of pork, plenty of cheese and a hit of buffalo heat. Each “shot” starts with Kountry Boys Original Sausage wrapped in Kountry Boys Original Bacon, stuffed with a cheesy, seasoned filling and smoked until golden. A drizzle of buffalo hot sauce seals the deal. It’s smoky, creamy, spicy and downright addictive.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Two kinds of pork – smoky sausage + crispy bacon is always a win
  • Cheesy, creamy filling – cream cheese, cheddar and seasoning puff up inside the bacon cup
  • Buffalo kick – tangy hot sauce balances the richness with just the right amount of heat
  • Smoker-ready – a perfect recipe for tailgates, backyard hangs or game day spreads
  • Crowd-pleasing – easy to grab, fun to eat and guaranteed to disappear fast

Pig Shots aren’t your average appetizer. They’re big flavor in a bite-sized package — built for hungry Texans and anyone who loves smoky, cheesy goodness.

What Makes These Pig Shots Texas-Style?

Bold, Smoky Flavor

Texans don’t do boring appetizers. With bacon wrapped around sausage and cooked low and slow on the smoker, you’re layering smoke on smoke, flavor on flavor.

Why Kountry Boys Bacon and Sausage Make the Difference

Most pig shots start with generic pork, but these aren’t most pig shots. Kountry Boys Original Sausage brings hickory-smoked depth, while Kountry Boys Original Bacon crisps into the perfect cup for holding cheesy filling. The result is hearty, smoky and unmistakably Kountry Boys.

How to Serve Buffalo Pig Shots

These are the kind of appetizers that don’t need much dressing up, but they shine in just about any setting:

  • Game Day Favorite – A tray of these disappears faster than kickoff snacks
  • Backyard BBQ – Perfect finger food while the brisket’s still smoking
  • Party Platter – Serve with extra buffalo sauce and ranch for dipping
  • Holiday Spread – A bold, savory bite to balance out sweet treats and sides

Flavor Variations

  • BBQ Pig Shots – Skip the buffalo and drizzle with barbecue sauce instead
  • Spicy Tex-Mex – Add jalapeños to the cheese filling and top with salsa verde
  • Cheesy Overload – Mix in pepper jack or mozzarella for extra gooey filling
  • Sweet Heat – Brush bacon with honey or maple syrup before smoking, then finish with hot sauce

Tips for the Best Results

  • Use thick-cut bacon so the cups hold their shape
  • Don’t overfill — cheese expands as it bakes
  • Keep smoker or grill steady at 350°F for even cooking
  • Use toothpicks to secure bacon tightly around sausage pieces
  • Let shots cool slightly before serving so the filling sets

Why This Recipe Works

Buffalo Pig Shots work because they combine everything people love in an appetizer: smoky meat, creamy cheese and spicy sauce. The bacon cup crisps perfectly while keeping the sausage juicy. The filling puffs up golden, and the buffalo drizzle brings the heat. It’s messy, meaty and addictive — exactly what a Texas appetizer should be.

Bringing Texas Flavor to Your Table

At Kountry Boys, we like our appetizers bold enough to hold their own against the main event. Buffalo Pig Shots are exactly that — smoky sausage, crispy bacon, cheesy filling and a buffalo kick that keeps you reaching for “just one more.”

Whether you’re tailgating, grilling out or hosting friends, this recipe is built to impress and made to share.

Try more bold appetizers like our Deviled Eggs With Bacon and our Grilled Buffalo Wings.