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Smoked Maple Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

Sweet-and-spicy smoked poppers stuffed with cheese and pineapple, wrapped in maple bacon, and glazed with Haskap jelly.

Time~1.5 hrs CategorySnacks & Sides Watch4:30
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Method

  1. 1Halve the jalapeños and stuff with a blend of cream cheese, cheddar, diced red onion, and Sweeter BBQ Seasoning.
  2. 2Add chunks of fresh pineapple to the filling.
  3. 3Wrap each popper in maple bacon and dust again with Sweeter BBQ Seasoning.
  4. 4Smoke on an offset over sugar maple at 275°F for about 1½ hours.
  5. 5In the final 10 minutes, glaze with Holy Haskap Jelly for a sticky, tangy finish.

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More information, cause recipe back stories are stupid

No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Bacon
Bacon brings protein and big flavour but is cured and high in sodium and saturated fat, so it's best used as an accent rather than the main event. A little goes a long way.
Cheese
Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium and pairs naturally with smoke, but it's also high in saturated fat and sodium — a little delivers big flavour, so treat it as a rich accent.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Onion
Onions are low-calorie aromatics rich in fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants such as quercetin. They add depth and gentle sweetness without much fat or salt.
Pineapple
Pineapple brings bright, tangy sweetness plus vitamin C and bromelain, an enzyme that helps tenderize meat. It cuts through rich pork especially well.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is still sugar, but a less-refined one carrying trace minerals like manganese and zinc and a gentler glycemic hit than white sugar. Use it for flavour, in moderation.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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