Grilled Jalapenos
On a vibrant journey to the Southwestern United States, I was introduced to the bold and fiery world of Grilled Jalapeños. This dish, a standout representation of Southwestern cuisine, combines the heat of jalapeño peppers with the richness of intricately spiced pork sausage, creating an appetizer that is as thrilling to the palate as it is complex in flavor. The smoky aroma which envelopes these grilled delights hints at the layers of taste that await—heat, spice, and succulence in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 3/4- pound pork sausage
- 12 bacon strips
- 24 fresh jalapeno peppers
Instructions
- Peppers should be washed.
- Each pepper should have a slit cut into one side.
- Remove the seeds from the peppers and washed them.
- Cook sausage in a medium saucepan until it is no longer pink; remove.
- Fill peppers with sausages and roll in bacon, securing with matchsticks soaked in water.
- Grill peppers over medium-high heat, covered, often rotating, until soft and bacon are crispy, approximately 15 minutes.