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Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast

It’s not uncommon for me to dream of a meal the night after I’ve had it. What isn’t common is when I dream about a meal BEFORE I’ve even had it. I knew going in that this slow cooker jalapeno pot roast was going to be great. Of course, after a day in the slow cooker the meat was tender and easy to shred. And it has just the right amount of spicy kick to it. It’s definitely not a bland pot roast by any stretch of the imagination.

Pot Roast Perfection

I set out making slow cooker jalapeno pot roast for po boy sandwiches and that’s it. As soon as I came across the recipe I knew that that’s what I was going to do. And the sandwiches came out absolutely perfect. I could’ve served the pot roast over mashed potatoes or made an open-faced sandwich or even better, used it in tacos, but I wanted a sandwich with some cool toppings like tomato and onion and lettuce to contrast the spicy beef. Perfect!

If you can’t find fire-roasted jalapenos just use the canned ones. Or substitute fresh jalapenos, roasted on a grill then chopped.

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Also try my slow pot roasts: BBQ pot roast, Cajun pot roast and Mississippi pot roast.

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Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast

I knew going in that this slow cooker jalapeno pot roast was going to be great. Of course, after a day in the slow cooker the meat was tender and easy to shred. And it has just the right amount of spicy kick to it.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword crockpot, pot roast, slow cooker

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10 5

Servings servings

Calories 316kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Crocking Girls

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

3 pounds chuck roast
1 4 ounce fire-roasted diced jalapeno peppers not drained
1 large yellow onion sliced thin
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Place meat into the slow cooker.
Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and pour over the meat.
Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
Carefully remove the meat and chop or shred as desired, then return to the slow cooker to absorb the juices.

Notes

Fantastic heaped high on a French bread roll as a po boy sandwich.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooked Jalapeno Corn

Ah, glorious sweet corn. It makes me happy whenever corn is in season. I love it any way you can cook it. This slow cooked jalapeno corn version adds a bit of heat (though really, it’s quite tame) from jalapenos. It’s tremendously creamy and sweet. It’s also perfect for a get-together since it makes a pretty good size batch. You can halve it if you need, or double it for an even bigger crowd.

Light On The Heat. Heavy On The Flavor.

You can leave out the jalapenos. But I think you’ll want to add something in place of it, like minced sweet onion. Don’t go crazy with it. I think you need just a little something for a little bite in this slow cooked jalapeno corn. I mean, it does have ‘jalapeno’ in the name!

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Although I slow cooked the corn in my oven, you can also cook it on a grill or even a smoker. Just keep your temperature around 250 F and the corn will come out delicious.

If it’s in season, I grab my sweet corn from My Dad’s Sweet Corn!

Also try my cedar planked sweet corn.

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Slow Cooked Jalapeno Corn

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword corn, crockpot, slow cooker

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Based on a recipe from The Pioneer Woman

Ingredients

24 ears fresh corn shucked and kernels cut from the cobs
2 cups heavy cream
2 sticks butter cubed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic minced
4 jalapenos sliced very thin

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Place corn in a large disposable roasting pan.
Add remaining ingredients and stir.
Cover with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours – 2 hours or until the corn is tender.
Stir before serving.

Notes

Add seranos or habaneros for an even spicier version of this recipe.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Quick Pickled Jalapeno Rings

I love when locally-grown jalapenos are at their peak. That’s the time to go grab a few pounds to make quick pickled jalapeno rings. They keep in the pantry forever, always on hand for a pizza, sandwich, salad, burger… hot dogs… everything!

Try Other Peppers, Too!

You can use this same recipe for quick-pickled jalapeno rings for other types of peppers too. Go to your farmer’s market at peak pepper time and grab a variety. Each year I try to grow peppers in our yard but often something comes along and steals them. I suspect that it’s the raccoons.

I keep my rings in Mason jars.

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Also try my quick fix spicy pickles. For a little sweet with your heat, you need to make spicy pickled pineapple.

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Quick Pickled Jalapeno Rings

I love when locally-grown jalapenos are at their peak. That’s the time to go grab a few pounds to make quick pickled jalapeno rings.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword jalapeno, pickled

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings pints

Calories 62kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

2 Mason jars pint sized, with lids

Ingredients

½ cup water
1 ½ cups white vinegar
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic peeled
8-10 large jalapeno peppers it’s hard to be exact here, but it’s about a pound rinsed, and sliced into thin rings. For smaller rings, use about 20 small jalapenos

Instructions

In a nonreactive saucepan whisk together the vinegar, water, salt and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the salt dissolves.
Sterilize the jars and lids.
Pack each pint jar tightly with sliced pepper rings and one whole garlic clove each. Leave enough room at the top so the lid rests easily on the mouth of the jar.
Add the hot brine to cover the pepper rings leaving about 1/4″ space at the top of each jar.
Use a skewer or chopstick to poke down into the jar, freeing any air bubbles.
Clean the top of the jars. Add the tops and screw on the lids.
Place into a hot water bath for 15 minutes then remove.
Let cool and test that the jars are sealed.

Notes

Store in a cool dark place for up a year.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Potato Salad

This is the potato salad I’ve been dreaming about. The one I was hoping I would find. THE ONE. Pimento cheese? A house favorite. Jalapenos? Bacon? In darned near everything I make. Add the three together to make jalapeno pimento cheese potato salad and you’ve got the perfect storm of flavor goodness.

The Case Of The Disappearing Salad

I could sit down with the entire bowl of this jalapeno pimento cheese potato salad and just go to town on it in one sitting. Gone. All done. There is nothing about this that isn’t just flat-out fantastic.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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There’s no way I can think of to improve on this jalapeno pimento cheese potato salad. You could add some more jalapeno but it really doesn’t need it since there’s just the right amount of kick. You could add some more pimentos. But, nope, it doesn’t need that either. Just make it as is and enjoy it. This salad is a thingy of beauty and flavor. If you prefer your potato salad with a little less kick just fold my easy pimento cheese in with the potatoes.

Also try my smoked sausage potato salad and my yummy warm German potato salad.

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Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Potato Salad

This is the potato salad I’ve been dreaming about. The one I was hoping I would find. THE ONE.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword pimento cheese, potato salad, spicy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 25

Servings

Calories 530kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Chile Pepper magazine June 2017

Ingredients

3 pounds Russet potatoes peeled, diced
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 jalapenos seeded, minced
1 4 ounce pimentos drained, chopped
4 green onions chopped
8 slices bacon cooked, crumbled
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the potatoes and boil until just tender.
Drain and let cool.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Carefully fold in the potatoes.
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jalapeno Onion Steak and Burger Topping

Ok, I admit it. I sometimes buy cheap steaks on sale. They make for a quick lunch. Since I work from home I can just toss them on the grill and in no time I’m chowing down. But let’s face it. Cheap steaks aren’t the same as not-cheap-steaks so I often add a bit of something to kick them up a bit. This jalapeno onion steak and burger topping was so good I ended up making another batch to top some hamburgers later in the week. Sweet lightly-caramelized onions in a creamy sauce with just a little beat of jalapeno heat and a slight vinegary tang.

The Perfect Topping For Anything Grilled

Next time I cook up some hot dogs I’m going to make another batch of this jalapeno onion steak and burger topping. It’ll really crank up anything grilled, from hot dogs to smoked sausages to burgers to grilled chicken sandwiches, too! There’s not a tremendous amount of heat, so don’t be afraid that the topping is too hot. It’s quite mellow and packed with great flavor.

You don’t have to make these ‘spicy’. Instead, you can substitute other non-hot peppers. Sliced green bell pepper or poblanos will still add wonderful pepper flavor without adding the heat.

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Also try my molasses chili steak marinade.

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Jalapeno Onion Steak and Burger Topping

This jalapeno onion steak topping was so good I ended up making another batch to top some hamburgers later in the week.

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword burgers, sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings cups

Calories 379kcal

Ingredients

2 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 medium sweet onions sliced thin
2 jalapenos sliced thin, seeds removed if desired
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions, jalapenos, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook 15-20 minutes until the onions are softened and golden in color.
Stir often.
Add the heave cream and stir. Cook for 2 more minutes.
Add the apple cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir and serve.

Notes

Also great on hot dogs!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jalapeno Bottle Caps with Blue Cheese Dip

We love deep fried mushrooms. And deep fried pickles. It was just a matter of time until we made deep fried jalapeno slices. Oh my are we ever glad we did. These little jalapeno bottle caps with blue cheese dip are crazy good. They are not very hot but they do have a bit of a kick. If you’re leery of heat, fear not. They have great jalapeno flavor and a little crunch from the breading. I served them with a great, cool blue cheese dip.

Great Breading For Anything

The deep fry mix in this recipe for jalapeno bottle caps with blue cheese dip can be used for anything from mushrooms to pickles to jalapenos to shrimp. Make a big batch of it and keep it on hand in an air-tight container in your pantry. You never know when you’ll get the hankerin’ to fry up some yummy appetizers!

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Also try my Nashville hot pickles and fried green tomatoes.

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Jalapeno Bottle Caps with Blue Cheese Dip

We love deep fried mushrooms. And deep fried pickles. It was just a matter of time until we made deep fried jalapeno slices.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword deep-fried, dipping sauce, jalapeno

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 356kcal

Author Based on a recipe from The Food Network

Ingredients

For the jalapeno bottle caps

Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup deep fry mix see below
8 tablespoons beer or more
3 large jalapeno peppers seeded, and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
Kosher salt
Blue cheese dip

For the deep fry mix

3 cups self-rising flour or combine 3 cups all-purpose flour with 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ cup self-rising white cornmeal or combine 1/2 cup regular cornmeal with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

For the jalapeno bottle caps

Heat a few inches of oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375 F.
Add beer to the fry mix and mix until smooth. You might have to add more beer. Don’t make it too thin, you want it to stick to the jalapenos.
Add in the jalapenos and cover in the batter.
Working in batches if needed, deep fry the jalapenos 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
Serve hot with cool blue cheese dip.

For the deep fry mix

Combine all ingredients.

Notes

Store unused deep fry mix in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Hawaiian ABTs

Sure, I’ve made ABTs (atomic buffalo turds) on my smoker before. They’re a great appetizer, and a great cook’s snack. They are also a great way to use up any free space you might have on your cooker when smoking ribs, pork, chicken or whatever. These Hawaiian ABTs bring a really nice sweet twist to the classic recipe for ABTs. Bacon and a bit of heat tamed by cream cheese and pineapple make for a can’t-get-enough treat. Perfect!

Seasoning Optional

You can sprinkle the Hawaiian ABTs with your favorite rub before placing them on your smoker if you wish. But I’d do so sparingly. You really don’t want to hide the great flavors in these little morsels. A little extra heat wouldn’t hurt, but I emphasize ‘little’. Go easy on it.

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

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If you by chance end up with leftover ABTs the next day, chop them fine and use them as the filling for the best grilled cheese sandwiches you’ve ever had. Or add to the tops of hot grilled burgers. You’ll thank me.

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Hawaiian ABTs

These Hawaiian ABTs bring a really nice sweet twist to the classic recipe. Bacon and a bit of heat tamed by cream cheese and pineapple. Perfect!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled, jalapeno

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 15

Servings poppers

Calories 579kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Year on the Grill

Equipment

Toothpicks

Ingredients

12 jalapeno peppers sliced in half lengthwise
8 ounces cream Cheese softened to room Temperature
24 Slices bacon
24 pineapple cut to be slightly smaller than the size of the split Jalapenos

Instructions

Half the jalapenos leaving the stem.
With a spoon scrape out the seeds and veins, then rinse with water.
Fill each jalapeno half with cream cheese, making sure to not overfill past the rim.
Place a slice of pineapple in each.
Starting at the bottom, wrap each stuffed jalapeno with bacon, add a toothpick to hold it together.
Place ABT’s on the grill, indirect heat (Coals pushed to the side, peppers placed where there are no coals under the peppers.
Grill until bacon is crisp about an hour to an hour 15 minutes. They can easily be done in a oven. (Not recommended: you will lose that wonderful smoky flavor)
Remove toothpicks prior to serving
Serve HOT and ENJOY (Everyone always does)!

Notes

NOTE: It is the seeds and the white veins that are the most SPICY. Remove as much as possible to make a milder version of this if you are serving a large crowd.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Cornbread with Jalapeno Honey Butter

Boy, where have I been that I haven’t grilled cornbread with jalapeno honey butter until now? I gotta get out more! Grilling adds a nice lightly smoky flavor, but more importantly it adds a terrific crunch. Add in spicy and sweet jalapeno honey butter and you have some fantastic tasting cornbread. I’m not sure I’ll ever eat ‘normal’ cornbread again.

The Right Cornbread

I started with a big pan of already-baked thick (I used two packages of Jiffy) cornbread. You can also make muffins. You do have to be careful handling the cornbread on the grill since it will want to fall apart on you. The moister and thicker your cornbread is, the less problems you’ll have when you make this grilled cornbread with jalapeno honey butter.

Make Extra Butter

You can make extra of the jalapeno honey butter and keep it on hand for more than just cornbread (I recommend it on biscuits, and it’s also fantastic on English muffins!). It’s delicious and not overwhelmingly hot. For a little more mellow pepper flavor, try my grilled cornbread with Hatch chili honey butter. My chipotle cornbread recipe also works well on the grill.

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Did you know you can also grill macaroni and cheese? It’s crazy good too!

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Grilled Cornbread with Jalapeno Honey Butter

Boy, where have I been that I haven’t grilled cornbread with jalapeno honey butter until now? Grilling adds a nice lightly smoky flavor, but more importantly it adds a terrific crunch.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword cornbread, grilled

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 118kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Whole and Lovely Oven

Ingredients

1 batch cornbread mix
½ cup unsalted butter
1 4 ounce fire-roasted jalapenos you can substitute a finely-minced fresh jalapeno (roast it first for even more flavor) that has been seeded
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Cook the cornbread per package instructions. You can use squares or muffins.
Fire up your grill for direct cooking.
Melt the butter and stir in the jalapenos and honey.
Brush cornbread liberally on all sides with the butter mixture.
Place onto the grill over direct heat for 3 minutes until grill marks start to appear.
Carefully flip and grill on the other side.for 3 more minutes.
Serve hot with any remaining butter.

Notes

Use hot honey for even more kick.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bread Machine Jalapeno Cheese Bread

I’ve been inspired lately by my bread making expertise. Ok, not really. But I have been really happy with how great my last few loaves have turned out, like this bread machine jalapeno cheese bread. I make the dough in my bread machine, then roll it out, shape it, and let it rise again. Finally, into the oven and done! I’ve proven to myself too many times before that I should not make dough by hand. I let the bread machine do it. Like this jalapeno cheese bread. Not too spicy, and not too cheesy, but just right and the perfect texture for sandwiches.

Try Some Delicious Substitutions

I think you could substitute just about anything for the jalapenos and the cheese in your bread machine jalapeno cheddar bread. Chopped roasted poblanos and pepper jack cheese would make for a great combination. As would diced green chiles (drained very well first) and Monterey jack cheese. The options are pretty much endless. Just don’t use any ingredients that are extremely moist.

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Also try my bread machine garlic herb pepperoni bread and my Italian herb bread.

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Bread Machine Jalapeno Cheese Bread

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Keyword bread, homemade, spicy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 10

Servings loaf

Calories 1693kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Bread Maker Machine

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoon sugar
½ cup cheddar cheese diced (I used shredded)
3 jalapenos seeded, diced
3 cups bread flour
½ tablespoon active dry yeast

Instructions

Place ingredients into your bread machine in the order listed.
Select the dough cycle and let the machine do its job.
Lightly flour a work surface and add the dough. Punch down to flatten.
Use a rolling pin to shape the dough into a rectangle the width of your bread pan. Lightly oil the bread pan.
Roll the dough up into a tight log. Seal the seam and ends tightly and transfer to your bread pan.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise, doubling in size, about one hour.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Bake bread for 30 minutes or until the bread has a nice crust on it.
Remove to a wire rack to cook slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can use your favorite cheese.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Blackberry Jalapeno Glazed Pork Tenderloin

I can’t get over just how good this pork tenderloin was. The brine made the meat tender and juicy. And the blackberry jalapeno glaze was out of this world. Not hot and spicy, just a nice berry flavor. The sauce is mildly tart. You are eating blackberries, after all. It’s a deep, satisfying flavor that makes for one big time winning dish.

Rich Flavors without too much Heat

The wine adds such a great richness to the glaze. I’m quite sure I’ll find other dishes that will really shine by adding some of this same glaze. We both found this blackberry jalapeno glazed pork tenderloin to be something rich and delightful. We both love a little kiss of heat and that’s what this brought. Perfectly.

Tenderloin is my favorite cut of meat to grill. Treated right, it comes out so tender and juicy. The key is to just don’t overcook it. Pork tenderloin is a wonderful cut that loves to be grilled and glazed.

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Also try my grilled pork tenderloin sliders with chipotle lime mayonnaise.

Inspired by a recipe from The Food Network.

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Blackberry Jalapeno Glazed Pork Tenderloin

I can’t get over just how good this pork tenderloin was. The brine made the meat tender and juicy. And the blackberry jalapeno glaze was out of this world. Not hot, just a nice berry flavor.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled, spicy, tenderloin

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 167kcal

Author Based on a recipe from The Food Network

Ingredients

For the brine

¼ cup kosher salt
3 cups water warm
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup ice cubes
2 pounds pork tenderloin silver skin removed

For the pork

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Blackberry Jalapeno Glaze recipe follows

For the blackberry jalapeno glaze

2 jalapenos
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon garlic chopped
½ cup blackberry preserves seedless
1 ¼ cups Merlot wine divided
½ teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

Place the salt and warm water into a large resealable baggie and shake to dissolve the salt.
Add the vinegar, pepper flakes, brown sugar, and ice. Shake to combine.
Add pork, seal, and place baggie into a large bowl.
Let pork brine for 15-20 minutes, but no longer.
Remove from liquid and pat dry with a towel.
Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
Brush the pork with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add pork to grill. Brown on all sides over direct heat then move to indirect heat.
Cook until pork temperature reaches 135 F.
Brush with blackberry glaze on all sides and continue cooking until temperature reaches 145-150 F.
Remove pork and cover in foil for 10 minutes.
Slice and serve topped with remaining glaze.

For the glaze

Roast the jalapenos on your grill. Remove stems and chop the peppers.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
Add garlic and jalapenos and saute for 3 minutes.
Add the preserves and 1 cup of the wine. Whisk to combine well.
Bring to a slow boil and continue boiling until reduced by half, stirring often.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of wine and the cornstarch. Slowly pour into the saucepan while stirring.
Cook another 5 minutes then reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

You can substitute jarred or canned diced roasted jalapeno for the freshly-roasted ones.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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