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Perfect Jalapeno Poppers (AKA Poppy's Poppers)
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
 

A great recipe for smoking jalapeno poppers on your grill.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Keyword: Appetizers, Jalapeno, Jalapeno Poppers, Smoker
Author: Rex
Ingredients
Perfect Jalapeno Poppers Ingredients
  • 10 jalapeños
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbs BBQ rub Use your favorite rub or see my Recipe Below
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 20 toothpicks
Rex's BBQ Rub
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tbs paprika
  • 1 tbs salt (non-iodized)
  • 1 tbs dried mustard
  • 1 tbs chili powder
  • 1 tbs celery salt
  • 1 tbs granulated onion
  • 1 tbs garlic powder
  • 1 tbs seasonign salt
  • 1 tbs black peppper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions

  1. Follow this recipe to assemble the rub https://savoryreviews.com/2012/09/basic-bbq-rub/

  2. Slice the tops off each pepper and then cut the peppers in half lengthwise. Then using a spoon scoop out the seeds.

  3. In a bowl combine the bbq rub and cream cheese. Mix until combined.
  4. Preheat your smoker or grill to 275 degrees. If using a grill set it up for indirect cooking.

  5. Fill each half of the peppers with the cream cheese mixture. Then cut a strip of bacon in half. Starting at the pointed end of the pepper, cover the top side of the pepper with bacon and secure with a toothpick. Then, wrap the bacon around the pepper. When you reach the end of the bacon, secure the bacon to the pepper with another toothpick.

  6. Continue with each pepper half until all are stuffed and wrapped in bacon.
  7. Smoke over indirect heat at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the bacon is crispy.
  8. Remove and enjoy!