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Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« on: August 24, 2014, 12:08:25 PM »
When I first saw Skelley's post about the Wolf Turds, I had to try then as they looked great.  Then I saw Gary's post about a simplified stuffed jalapeño and I liked the idea of incorporating the bacon into the stuffing, so I thought I would use this approach.

The stuffing recipe reminded me of a bagel cream cheese spread that I used to buy, however it also included an onion flavour, therefore I modified the recipe to my preference.

1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese
100 grams of feta cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon
3 - 4 tablespoons of liquified bacon grease from frying the bacon
2 tablespoons of onion powder

I fried the bacon, then put it in a food processor to break it down. Then I added all the other ingredients into the processor to blend well to incorporate the flavours into a spreadable consistency.  Once I cleaned the peppers, I stuffed them and into the smoker at 225 for two hours.

I stuffed 17 peppers, but this recipe will be enough for about 30 - 35 peppers depending on the size of each pepper.  The peppers turned out great, the bacon grease and onion powder really enhanced the flavour, and I have to say, this spread is amazing on a toasted bagel.

« Last Edit: August 24, 2014, 12:34:03 PM by Smokster »
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Re: Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2014, 01:20:05 PM »
Thanks Walt.  They were great, we really loved the bacon and onion combo. The bacon grease helped intensify the bacon flavour.  This was the first time I made these and they did not have any heat.  Next time I will leave some of the seeds and veins in the peppers.
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Re: Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2014, 09:22:28 AM »
Tony
Great job. I'm happy to see someone enhance my recipe to their taste. I think the reason I don't like the ABT's and all the rest is the little smoked sausages they put in the middle. I just don't like them. And frying the bacon, crumbling and putting into the cheese mixture makes a lot more sense and is simpler than wrapping with bacon. I'm surprised by no heat in your peppers. I core and seed mine (fresh from my garden) and they have plenty of heat. Were your peppers fresh or from a grocery?
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Re: Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2014, 06:54:17 PM »
Hey Gary, the peppers were store bought and I could smell the heat on the when cleaning them.  I would have expected a bit of heat even after cleaning.  I will have to try again but I will leave the veins in next time.

It is trial and error, but at least we get to enjoy our hobby and eat at the same time.

Btw, try adding some liquified bacon fat to the mixture with onion powder, it really enhances the flavour.
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Re: Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2014, 08:54:13 PM »
Nice job, Toronto Tony!  I believe there isn't much in life that isn't better with a little bacon grease! ;D
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Re: Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2014, 09:38:37 PM »
Looks Awesome Tony....Neve thought about doing Peppers...
Looks like you gave me a new idea...
Thanks for the Pic's
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Re: Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2014, 09:48:27 PM »
Ok, I believe this is a first time with back-to-back posts by the 3 Tony's on this forum.  I'm just saying...
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Re: Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2014, 09:52:07 PM »
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Re: Enhanced Jalapeño Poppers
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2014, 10:13:46 PM »
I said that the other day Tooooo many Tony's
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