Grilled Bacon Bourbon Oysters

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Grill:
   • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 190°C/375°F).
2. Prepare the Bacon Bourbon Sauce:
   • In a medium skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on a paper towel, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
   • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
   • Stir in the bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
   • Add the crispy bacon back to the skillet, stirring to combine.
3. Grill the Oysters:
   • Place the shucked oysters on the grill, still in their shells.
   • Spoon about a teaspoon of the bacon bourbon sauce over each oyster.
   • Grill the oysters for 5-7 minutes, until the edges curl slightly and the sauce bubbles.
4. Serve:
   • Carefully remove the oysters from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.