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    Second try... ABT's and "TBT's"

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    Stuffed a bunch of jalapenos and a couple of tomatoes with cream cheese, cheddar, a little spice mix, and fresh sausage. Then wrapped in bacon. I cut them lengthwise like little boats, which seems to be the preferred method around here.

    Cooked indirect as 350 for about an hour, maybe could have gone a little more to get crisper bacon, but they were still awesome.

    Oh, and toothpicks are sharp. 


    Large BGE -- New Jersey

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      mmmhmmm! hard to beat something wrapped in bacon!  nice pic of the jalapenos
      Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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      jalapenos bacon and cream cheese...hard to go wrong there!  They look delicious
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      I think next time I'll put some of the seeds back into the mix. These had absolutely no heat at all. 
      Large BGE -- New Jersey

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      Great presentation.  Most eggcellent.  If looking for heat go with the following:  mix hot sausage (or chorizo) with habanero pepper cheese and use that as the filling.  Brings a great flavor profile to the ABT.  You can always further enhance with  rub/seasoning to hit the heat target.  FWIW-
      Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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      Looks like some killer ABTs. Well done! 

      I agree with @lousubcap.............mix in some chorizo and dust with a spicy rub of choice to kick up the heat. Cooking tends to mellow the peppers. 
      Living the good life smoking and joking
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      TBT?  tomato buffalo turd?  needs a better name.  how about TNTs?  thermonuclear tomatos
      Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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      One other suggestion for kicking up the heat-- replace whatever rub you currently use with some Jamaican Firewalk from Dizzy Pig.   That stuff is hot but has a nice flavor as well.  Just start out using it sparingly at first.
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      If you want crispy bacon spray the abts with Pam about 15-20 minutes before you pull them off the grill.
      LGBE, SBGE,Blackstone,Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe.
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      JacksDad said:
      I think next time I'll put some of the seeds back into the mix. These had absolutely no heat at all. 
      Look for jalapeños with little white lines on them. The more they have the hotter the pepper.
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      The longer you cook a jalapeño the milder it gets. Something to do with the capsaicin in the pepper.

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      Thanks everyone. Still getting the hang of this stuff. Round three will include a spicy rub and a little Pam.

      What  are people's favorite things to stuff them with? 

      Also, any other veggies besides peppers and tomatoes that are good to stuff? 


      Large BGE -- New Jersey

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      Oak ridge bbq habanero death dust. 
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      JacksDad said:
      I think next time I'll put some of the seeds back into the mix. These had absolutely no heat at all. 

      When cooking them for guests, I leave them on mild side and they taste great. No need to have to much heat for those who think a green pepper is hot. I do add some Oak Ridge Habanero Death Dust and Cayenne Pepper to the cream cheese; and a sprinkle of Death Dust to the bacon. I like them spicy but not to the point where the next day it burns coming out. I can handle the intake.
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      theyolksonyou said:
      Oak ridge bbq habanero death dust. 
      That will definitely bring the heat................or pain depending on dosage.  =)
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      edited August 2016
      Looks good. If you want more heat out of a jalapeno don't look toward the seeds or going to a different pepper. Going to a all together different pepper changes the flavor profile. When picking them out look at the skin. The one's with growth lines and deeper color are going to have your heat and the shiny young perfect ones with no lines will be more medium. This stands true for most chile peppers. I learned this from one of the buyers at an industrial produce account we service. 
      Here's a decent article that gives more details. YMMV :wink:
      http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tip_how_to_check_for_the_hotness_of_jalapenos/
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      NPHuskerFL said:
      Looks good. If you want more heat out of a jalapeno don't look toward the seeds or going to a different pepper. Going to a all together different pepper changes the flavor profile. When picking them out look at the skin. The one's with growth lines and deeper color are going to have your heat and the shiny young perfect ones with no lines will be more medium. This stands true for most chile peppers. I learned this from one of the buyers at an industrial produce account we service. 
      Here's a decent article that gives more details. YMMV :wink:
      http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tip_how_to_check_for_the_hotness_of_jalapenos/
      I didn't know this at all. I like some heat but im not a huge heat kind of guy. Great information for me. Thanks.
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      Those look really good!  Instead of going for more heat, try for more flavor. We find Lil Smokie cocktail weiners with cream cheese hit the spot. I like @lousubcap idea of the habanero cheese. If you live in Texas, HEB sells a great Habanero cheese that has lots of taste and just a little heat. Looking forward to seeing your "round 4".
      Judy
      Covington, Louisiana USA
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      Thanks for the info about the little lines on the outside. I will be looking for them from now on, cause SWMBO likes it hot.... 
      Large BGE, Adjustable Rig, Small BGE, 2 BBQ Guru's, 18" WSM, Rockwood, Stage 3 Roush Mustang and a hot wife... 

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      These are great tips, thanks! 

      Large BGE -- New Jersey

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