Texas Torpedos Recipe
smoked pork poppers filled with jalapeño and provolone cheese, with chipotle ranch dressing
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Ingredients
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Pork Poppers
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Method
Preparing the Pork Poppers
- 1
Prepare the Jalapeños
Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes to reduce heat.
- 2
Stuff the Jalapeños
Cut the provolone cheese into small pieces and fill each jalapeño half with the cheese.
- 3
Prepare the Pork
Cut the pork tenderloin into 8 equal pieces. Season each piece with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Wrap the Jalapeños
Take a stuffed jalapeño and wrap it with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- 5
Cooking the Poppers
- 6
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- 7
Smoke the Poppers
Place the wrapped poppers in the smoker and cook for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the bacon is crispy and the pork is cooked through.
- 8
Rest the Poppers
Once cooked, remove the poppers from the smoker and let them rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Preparing the Chipotle Ranch Dressing
- 9
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth.
- 10
Add Flavor
Stir in the chipotle in adobo sauce, lime juice, dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 11
Chill the Dressing
Cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
