Texas Rockets Jalapeno Recipes

TEXAS ROCKETS (BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPENOS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. (If you like them hot, leave some of the seeds in).
• In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Stuff the pepper halves with the cheese mixture.
• Wrap each pepper with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Try to cover the whole top of the pepper so the cheese doesn't ooze out while it's cooking.
• Place the wrapped peppers on a cookie sheet and cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

TEXAS ROCKETS (JALAPENO)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the cheeses, cilantro, sundried tomatoes and corn kernels together.
• Cut jalapeno peppers lengthwise down 1 side, leaving the other side intact (creating an open book); leave the top and stem on.
• Using the handle of a spoon scrape the seeds and membranes out of the pepper. Note if you want extra spice leave some inches.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into the cavity of each pepper.
• Wrap each pepper in bacon and secure it in place with a wooden toothpick.
• Prepare your barbecue. Place a drip pan under barbeque grates to prevent flare ups.
• Place a grill screen over the drip pan directly on top of the grill grate.
• Preheat barbeque to medium heat 325°F (160°C).
• Oil the grill grate to help prevent sticking.
• Place the stuffed peppers onto the grill plate and cook with the lid up for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Turn the peppers frequently for even cooking.

PICKLED JALAPENO PEPPERS "TEXAS PICKLES"

Steps:

• Slice all of the jalapeno peppers in 1/4" rings and set aside. In a large Dutch oven combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar and pickling spice (tied in cheesecloth) and bring to a boi. Simmer for about 45 minutes. Add peppers and simmer another 30-45 minutes.
• Pack sweet jalapeno peppers and juice into sterile jelly jars or pint jars to within 1/2" of top of jar. Wipe rim of jar well with damp paper towel then seal tightly and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Remove from water and cool.
• *Note: The more surgar you use - the less heat. For milder pickles, remove seeds before cooking. Fresh peppers are VERY HOT! Use gloves when working with fresh jalapenos. Recipe can be doubled. If making your own Pickling Spice, store ingredients in sealed mason jar.
• Serve on sandwiches, on pizza, in salads, pour over a block of room temperature cream cheese and serve with crackers.