Bacon Wrapped Potato with Honey Scallion Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 slices applewood bacon smoked cut in 1/2 vertically
• 0.3 cup butter softened
• 2 cups canola oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon parsley leaves fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup honey 
• 2 large idaho potatoes 
• 0.5 teaspoon cracked pepper black
• 2 tablespoons scallions chopped
• 16  toothpicks 
• 16  toothpicks 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• toothpicks
• tongs

Directions

1. Cut each potato into 8 wedges and parboil until fork tender.
2. In a preheated large saute pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Wrap each potato wedge with 1 strip of bacon and secure with 1 toothpick on each end. Pan-fry in oil until bacon and potato are golden brown, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently with tongs to brown all sides evenly.
3. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix butter, honey, black pepper, scallions and parsley. Stir with a spoon until fully mixed.
5. Toss potatoes in the glaze.
6. Remove toothpicks and serve.