Welcome to the world of taste sensations! In this article, we are going to take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for cooking fox bros bar b q smoked pork jalapeno poppers. These poppers are a symphony of flavors and textures, combining the smokiness of pork, the spicy kick of jalapenos, and the richness of cream cheese. Let us embark on a quest to find the perfect recipe that will make these jalapeno poppers the highlight of your next gathering or party.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED JALAPEñO POPPERS RECIPE
A cheesy appetizer with a kick, this easy recipe is sure to please, and the smoked and grilled versions are better than the fried version. This appetizer is a big hit with people who like a little bit of heat in their food, but you can remove most of the heat to accommodate wimps if you wish.
Provided by Dave Joachim
Categories Appetizer Side Dish Snack Vegetable
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prep. Cook the bacon to the level of doneness you prefer. It will not cook any more once you stuff the jalapeños with the cheese. Let it cool and chop it into bits.
- Prepare the Home-made Boursin-style Cheese Spread and mix in the bacon, cheddar, and pineapple.
- Put on rubber gloves to work on the peppers. If you are going to halve them, use a thin sharp filleting or paring knife to cut off the stems and discard them. Then cut the peppers in half lengthwise. Run the blade along the inside wall of the pepper removing the seeds and the white ribs. If you like hot stuff, leave the ribs in. If you are going to leave them whole and cook them in a rack, slice off the stem and cap and use a potato peeler or narrow knife to remove the seed pod inside. It will be hard to remove the ribs this way, so they will be hotter than the sliced peppers.
- You can cut them in half, remove the seeds, and stuff them as shown at the top of the recipe. The stem is woody and not very good to eat, so you use it as a handle and bite it off just below the cap. Or, you can cut them in half, remove the inedible cap, and keep the cheese from oozing out with an olive as a plug. Hence the name "One-Eyed Jalapeño Poppers". For this option, the olive is not only functional, it tastes great.
- If you have a jalapeño grilling rack like the King Kooker Stainless-Steel 36-Hole Jalapeño Rack with Corer shown here, you can just chop off the top, cut out the seeds, and stuff them.
- You can also cut a small hole in the side and using a pastry bag pipe the cheese in.
- Spread the cheese mix into the peppers, but not so much that it will overflow when cooking. To make them one-eyed, put an olive at the stem end. Sprinkle the paprika on top.
- Fire up. Get the smoker or grill going with a 2-zone setup and aim for 225°F (107°C) on the indirect side.
- Cook. Grill the poppers at about 225°F (107°C) over indirect heat until the cheese melts and the pepper gets a little soft. Try not to let the peppers go limp-they're better with a little crunch.
- Serve. Remove gently with a spatula and let them cool a bit before serving. They are also fine at room temp or right out of the fridge. Make sure you have plenty of cold beer on hand.
FOX BROS. BAR-B-Q BRISKET CHILI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 16 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a medium heavy-bottomed pot set over medium heat, add the onions, jalapenos, garlic, butter, oil, salt and pepper. Sweat the vegetables until tender. Add the stock, tomatoes, chili powder, adobo sauce, salt, tomato paste, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sugar and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the brisket to the chili. In a small bowl, whisk the maseca into 1 cup warm water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the chili. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often to avoid letting the meat settle on the bottom.
- Cut open a bag of chips from the top or side, ladle in some chili over the chips. Repeat for the remaining bags of chips and chili. Top with some Cheddar, red onions, some jalapenos for more heat and maybe even a dollop of sour cream! Mix it up and eat!
FOX BROS. BAR-B-Q SMOKED PORK JALAPENO POPPERS
Steps:
- Bring a few inches of canola oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot.
- Trim the tops from the jalapenos, then fry until blistered and soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Cut in half and remove seeds and membranes. (Keep oil warm.)
- Mix the cream cheese and Cheddar Jack together in a bowl.
- Open a jalapeno half and spread some Chopped Pork along the bottom of the jalapeno, making a 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer. Spread the cheese mixture along the top of the pork mixture. Repeat until all jalapeno poppers are prepped.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add the flour to a second bowl. Add the breadcrumbs to a third.
- Roll the stuffed jalapeno in the flour first, then submerge it in the egg, then move to coat in the breadcrumbs. Set on a rack. Repeat until all jalapenos are breaded, then repeat the breading process one more time on all jalapenos.
- Bring frying oil back to 350 degrees F.
- Fry poppers until golden brown. Remove to a rack to dry. Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F.
- Stir together the paprika, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper in a bowl. (See Cook's Note.)
- Season the pork butt liberally with the dry rub (save the remainder for another use). Place on smoker and let smoke, adding wood chips as necessary to provide smoke, until the internal temperature registers 200 degrees F, 10 to 12 hours. Let rest for 2 hours, then chop.
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Look for medium-sized jalapenos with smooth, evenly colored skin. Avoid peppers that are too small or have blemishes.
- Prep the peppers properly: Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and ribs. Be careful not to cut too deeply, as you don't want to puncture the pepper.
- Mix the right filling: The filling for your poppers should be a combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and spices. You can also add other ingredients like cooked bacon, chopped onion, or diced tomatoes.
- Don't overstuff the peppers: Overstuffing the peppers will make them difficult to close and may cause the filling to leak out during cooking.
- Wrap the peppers properly: Wrap each pepper in a half-slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Make sure the bacon is wrapped tightly around the pepper so it doesn't unravel during cooking.
- Cook the peppers properly: Smoke the peppers over indirect heat at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until the bacon is cooked through and the peppers are tender.
Conclusion:
Smoked pork jalapeno poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure your poppers are cooked to perfection and enjoyed by all.
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