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As you are aware, I am new to the forum and am sure some of the other newcomers are asking the same question. What is an ABT and how do you prepare such?
Enjoy the weekend!

SSN686

Pee Wee,[p]See wessb's website under the cooks & recipes section. Great write up on ABTs
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Unknown

SSN686,
Thanks! Looks like something I will attempt this weekend.

Wise One

Pee Wee, actually ABTs have a terrible name but I have renamed them 'Atomic Buffalo Turdles' for inclusion in family oriented cookbooks. That way, people may think I am ignorant ("turtles, you dummy") but not profane. They have also been called 'Jalapeno Poppers' or 'Firecrackers' in other recipes. Here is a basic recipe:
Atomic Buffalo Turdles

Stuffed jalapeno's off the grill. Great appentizer or side item.

Ingredients:
2 lb Jalapeno's - fresh 2 -3 inches each (approx 30 count)
2 8-oz pack of Cream Cheese
2 lb Bacon (may not use all)
1.5 lb Pulled Pork

Preparation Directions:
1 Wash, remove stems and half jalapeno's lengthwise. Only cut the stem off, don't cut the end of jalapeno off to remove the stem. Remove seeds and veins (leave veins in if you would like a hotter ABT).
2 Use left over pulled pork, or prepare a small shoulder (2lb) for this. Besides pulled pork you can use any meat. Hamburger, or wedges of italian sausage work well also.
3 Cut lengths of bacon strips just long enough to wrap around jalapeno half about twice.
4 Fill jalapeno halfs with cream cheese, top with a small amount of pulled pork and wrap the whole thing with a peice of bacon. I usually hold bacon on top of end of jalapeno and wrap around the middle and come back up over top at other end. Hold bacon ends in place with ½ toothpick each end.
Cooking Directions:
1 Get cooker at 325deg steady. You are wanting to get bacon cooked without burning up the jalapeno's. I use a raised grid, and place the jalepeno's on a veggie rack allowing for easy removal when done.
2 Smoking these are even better. Maple wood and Hickory work well.
3 Allow 30 - 40 minutes for bacon to be done. Check them half way through and rearange as necessary to prevent any hot spots burning any.
Special Instructions:
1 Cream cheese will not melt out unless the jalepeno is tipped over. After removing from grill let them set for about 10 minutes to let the bacon crispen up. Otherwise eat as soon as you are able to. Have a drink ready.

Servings: 1
Recipe Source
Author: Boccie ilgdu@yahoo.com[p]
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nikkig

<p />Pee Wee,
Here is how we do them:

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Wardster

Pee Wee,
Let your imagination run wild! The concept is a jalapeno pepper. Stuff it with what you want, wrap in bacon and grill it.
At the past FL Eggfest the Ingrams made some with Duck meat in it. Man was that fantastic. Others have been stuffed with brisket, chicken, sausage, beef, shrimp, anchovies... you name it.
always topped with cheese.[p]They go real fast!![p]Welcome aboard!

ravnhaus

nikkig,
Great shot!