Additional paprika and cayenne pepper for super spicy poppers.
Note: You will need wooden toothpicks for this recipe.
Cooking Instructions:
Cut the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds.
Soften the cream cheese in a microwave (on low) until it can be stirred.
Mix cream cheese with paprika and cayenne pepper. (I use a fork to do this step)
Spread the cream cheese mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves.
Place one cocktail wiener in each jalapeno and wrap with the uncooked bacon. Hold together with a toothpick poked through the bacon and the cocktail wiener.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over top of each popper.
For extra spicy poppers, mix additional paprika and cayenne with the brown sugar (to taste) before sprinkling.
Smoke the poppers directly on the grate (or on a frogmat) for 1 hour at 300 degrees or until bacon is done to your preference.
Mix the BBQ sauce and apple juice together until smooth. Brush over finished jalapeno poppers to glaze.