How to Make the Ultimate Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients

• 12 whole jalapenos
• 1.5 pounds of marbled brisket
• 12 tablespoons of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• 12 thick-cut strips of bacon
• 2 tablespoons of Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons of coarse ground pepper
• 6 oz. of BBQ Sweet Glaze
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup mustard

Steps

1. Slice one side of jalapeno from stem to tip
2. Slice across stem end to make a “T”
3. Pit inside of jalapeno free of seeds and membranes
4. Place jalapenos on baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes
5. Remove jalapenos and place in bowl of ice water to extract additional seed oil (otherwise they will be extremely spicy)
6. Cover bottom of inside of each jalapeno with a tablespoon of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
7. On top of the cheese, pile two ounces of marbled brisket
8. Close the pepper around the stuffing and wrap with thick-cut bacon
9. Add pinch of Kosher salt and coarse ground pepper
10. For oven preparation (you can also grill them) place poppers on baking sheet at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes
11. Remove peppers and paint with homemade BBQ Sweet Glaze
12. Bring glaze to a full boil, then simmer for five minutes. Let sit for an hour.
13. Paint poppers, serve with cold beer, and devour.

Original recipe: maxim.com