Place 24 toothpicks in water to soak for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the tips off each end of the dates. Insert the flat end of a skewer into the date until it pushes out the pit. Repeat with each date and discard the pits.
Preheat the grill to medium-high with the lid closed for 10 minutes. Lightly brush the grate with oil. Wrap each date with a cut slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on the grill, close the lid and grill 4 minutes per side or until the bacon has browned. Serve warm.
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Recipe by The Tennessee Magazine at https://www.tnmagazine.org/looking-for-dates/