Atomic Buffalo Turds

I don't know who coined the term 'atomic buffalo turds' but boy are they ever great.  Like all appetizers they take a bit of work to make and are eaten fast.  There are many ways to make these and no one way is more legitimate than the next.  These can be made the night before and can sit in the fridge until ready to grill or smoke.

Ingredients:

• Jalapenos, the larger the better.
• cream cheese
• bacon (pork, beef or maybe even turkey)
• meat (precooked, smoked pork, chicken, sausage)
• your favorite steak or brisket rub

Directions:

1. If you use a wooden/bamboo cutting board cover it with parchment paper or wax paper.  You don't want the pepper juice to get into it.  On that note you may wish to wear rubber gloves while handling the peppers.  Definitely do not rub your eyes or touch sensitive parts of your body after handling.  Otherwise you will be in for a wide ride!
2. Take your jalapenos and cut them in half.  Remove the 'white' and the seeds.
3. Set your cream cheese out so it will soften up and spread easier.  Fill the jalapenos with the cheese and place your piece of meat inside.  I am using chirozo.  Then sprinkle with your favorite rub or spice mix.
   
4. Wrap the jalapeno with a strip of bacon.  I have used beef bacon this time.  There are no rules so experiment.  Hold the bacon in place with a toothpick or short bamboo skewer.
5. When you are ready place them on the grill on indirect heat.  You can also throw them on the smoker for a couple hours.
   
6. Cook until the bacon is done.  Depending on the temp this can be an hour or multiple hours.
   

For people who don't like the heat of the jalapeno there is good news for you. When you remove the seeds and the white you remove most of the heat. Along with the cream cheese it makes it a great appetizer most will enjoy.  Also try habanero peppers and make Nuclear Buffalo Turds if you dare.