Smoky BBQ Jalapeno Loaf

Smokey BBQ Jalapeno Loaf final plate

Smoky BBQ Jalapeno Loaf

This recipe was developed by the chefs at Oklahoma State University during one of our product trainings.

Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

2.2 pounds Hungry Planet ground pork
1 cup NUMU cheese
1 cup jalapenos, diced
3/4 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika, ground
2 teaspoons chipotle powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup BBQ sauce, prepared, divided

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl except BBQ sauce. Add just 1/4 cup BBQ sauce to mixture. Reserve the other 1/4 cup for later.
  2. Shape mixture into a loaf and wrap tightly in cheese cloth for smoking. Tie using the trussing method. Smoke at 250 for 1.5 hours.
  3. Once removed from smoker, unwrap and brush with remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Place in the oven at 425 for 15 minutes. BBQ sauce will caramelize. Final temperature should be 165.