Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::45 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr
Servings::12
Yield::12 jalapeño poppers
Ingredients
12 medium jalapeño peppers
12 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 ½ pounds cooked chopped brisket
12 slices thick-cut bacon
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ (12 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Slice jalapeños in the shape of a "T." Cut a straight vertical line from top to bottom with a crosscut directly under the stem, making sure to cut only halfway through the jalapeños. Use a spoon to remove and discard all seeds and membranes. Place jalapeños on a baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Transfer jalapeños to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to extract the rest of the seeds' oil. Blot dry with a paper towel.
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Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese inside each jalapeño. Place about 2 ounces brisket inside each, then wrap with a slice of bacon. Place poppers on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the tops with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake 5 more minutes.
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