Steps

• 1

  To make the sauce, wrap the bacon around the thyme and tie with kitchen twine.

• 2

  Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme bundle and cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste.

• 3

  Add the onions and garlic and cook slowly without coloring for 5 minutes.

• 4

  Add the remaining sauce ingredients, stir and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Discard the thyme bundle.

• 5

  When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 450° if available.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  00:15

• 6

  Cut the bacon into 12 pieces. Place oysters on the grill and close the lid for 4 minutes.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  00:04

• 7

  Remove the oysters and then remove the top shell with an oyster knife. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of barbecue sauce onto each oyster. Then top with a piece of bacon and place oysters back onto the grill, cover, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  00:06

• 8

  Transfer the oysters to a platter and serve. Enjoy!