Jul 14 2026

Montana Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Carolina BBQ, Monterey jack cheese, crispy onions, fried jalapeño caps, garlic aioli.

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Ingredients

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Carolina BBQ Sauce

Fried Jalapeño Caps

Garlic Aioli

Method

Carolina BBQ Sauce

  1. 1

    Prepare the BBQ Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Fried Jalapeño Caps

  1. 3

    Prepare the Jalapeños

    Slice the jalapeño peppers in half and remove the seeds. Set aside.

  2. 4

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Dip each jalapeño half into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

  3. 5

    Fry the Jalapeños

    Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated jalapeños until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Garlic Aioli

  1. 6

    Prepare the Garlic Aioli

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and season with salt to taste. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Dish

    On a serving plate, layer the Carolina BBQ sauce, followed by Monterey jack cheese. Top with crispy fried onions and fried jalapeño caps. Drizzle with garlic aioli before serving.

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