I’ve made ABTs many times over the years. They are straightforward to make, and you can adjust the flavor in many ways by using a different rub, a different sauce, different bacon, diffe… See more

To make ABTs you need the following ingredients: 1. Jalapeno peppers 2. Cream cheese 3. Strong cheddar cheese (or other cheese substitute.) 4. 30 smokies / small cocktail sa… See more

Before stuffing and wrapping, we need to halve and deseed the jalapeños. To do this: Slice off the end with the stalk, and then cut the jalapeños in half vertically. Once done, I then take … See more

For the stuffing, mix equal quantities by weight or volume of cream cheese and grated hard cheese, and sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of your chosen BBQ rub for added flavo… See more

Once your mix is ready, simply take each half a pepper and fill with the mixture until just below level. The cheese will tend to swell slightly — and some ooze out — when cooki… See more