ABTs aka Atomic Buffalo Turd

Here's a quick, and simple, recipe that was featured on the January 25, 2009 show...

ATOMIC BUFFALO TURDS aka ABTs

a) This may be old news to those of you on the competition circuit, and some of you backyard gourmets, but for the rest of us looking for a tasty appetizer with a little heat, and a LOT of flavor, grab some fresh jalapenos, softened cream cheese, bacon, your favorite barbeque seasoning (I like Mojo Rub), and some leftover pulled pork or brisket, and some polished birch sticks, soaked in water…otherwise known as soaked toothpicks.

b) If this sounds like an odd combination of ingredients, you’re right. However, these basic ingredients are what are needed for a platter of smoky good A-B-T’s…otherwise known as Atomic Buffalo Turds. Funny as the name may be, trust me on this…they are excellent! ABT’s can be made with just a little heat or a lot. The secret is in how much, or how little, of the seeds and inner membrane of the jalapeno are left intact.

c) Begin by washing and slicing the jalapenos lengthwise, and remove the seeds and inner membrane. Remember: more seeds plus more membrane equals more spiciness. I strongly suggest wearing latex or plastic gloves for this step…you’ll thank me later. Next, mix the cream cheese and spice blend and pack the pepper halves with the mixture. Push a bit of the pulled pork or brisket into the cream cheese; wrap the pepper with raw bacon; secure it with of of yoru soaked toothpicks; and smoke, or grill, until the bacon is cooked through. If you’re going to be grilling these bad boys, the toothpicks should b soaked for around 15 minutes prior to use to keep them from incinerating during the cooking process.

d) It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway, remember to remove the toothpicks before eating these delicious treats.

ENJOY!

Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino

wow, awesome recipe a lot of thanks

crazzycat wrote:

wow, awesome recipe a lot of thanks

No problem. Let us know if you try them out...we like pictures too!

Carpe 'Que,
Jim Rhino

There’s great debate about where the name Atomic Buffalo Turds came from but let’s just say it came from them Texas boys and leave it at that. Whoever came up with the idea created a treat for us all so THANKS! Some folks call these Jalapeños Poppers too. They are Jalapeños that are stuffed with Cream Cheese and other stuff and some times wrapped with Bacon. These are easy and quick to prep before hand and then cook while tailgating for a treat everyone will enjoy.

Atomic Buffalo Turds (ABTs) are hollowed-out jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese ("Armadillo Eggs") wrapped in bacon, with a smoked sausage added in the middle. Depite the “atomic” name, they’re usually not that hot. There are no regular “buffalo turds” --they’re all “atomic buffalo turds.” They contain no buffalo meat.

Why are they called “atomic buffalo turds”? Probably the name comes from “atomic buffalo wings,” with “turds” substituted because that’s what someone thought they looked like. Variations of this recipe are called “wolf turds” and “dragon turds” (with habaneros substituting for the jalapeños). “Atomic buffalo turds” appeared in print by at least 2002.