Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers on the Compact Braai

Difficulty: Beginner

Ingredients

Jalapeños
6 jalapeñoshalved lengthways, seeds and membrane scooped out
Filling
125 g cream cheese
30 g grated Parmesan
seasoningto taste
To wrap
thin-cut bacon rashersraw, enough to wrap each filled pepper in a single layer with a small overlap

Directions

1

Cut each jalapeño in half lengthways. Use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds and the pale membrane.

2

Put the cream cheese, grated Parmesan and seasoning in a bowl and mix until smooth and evenly combined.

3

Spoon the filling into each jalapeño half and smooth it level with the edges of the pepper.

4

Join two filled jalapeño halves back together, filling sides facing in. Wrap the reassembled pepper in raw bacon and secure the loose end with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining filled halves.

5

Arrange the wrapped poppers in the grill basket in a single layer, lower the lid and clamp it closed.

6

Once the coals are ready, put the basket on the Compact Braai over steady heat. Turn it regularly so the bacon cooks on both sides. Move it away from flare-ups or intense heat if the outside colours too quickly. Cook the bacon through and check that the centre of the thickest popper reaches 75°C with a clean food thermometer; colour alone is not a safety check.

7

Transfer the poppers to a clean serving plate. Let the filling cool enough to eat, then remove and account for every toothpick before serving.