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How Long to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers (ABTs) in the smoker

Specification: 12 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded, filled with cream cheese and shredded cheddar, each half wrapped in a half-slice of thin-cut bacon

Target Temp
Heat Waves
250°F (121°C)
Indirect Smoke
Total Time
Clock Time
1.5–2 hours
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
145°F (63°C) — bacon rendered and safe
USDA Safe Pull

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Preheat smoker to 250°F (121°C) with your choice of wood. Prepare bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers (abts) (12 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded, filled with cream cheese and shredded cheddar, each half wrapped in a half-slice of thin-cut bacon).

2
Cook

Cook for 1.5–2 hours. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.

3
Check & Rest

Bacon has pulled taut around the pepper as it renders and is crisped to a burnished mahogany; cheese filling shows a light golden crust with a hairline bubble along the seam. Confirm internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) — bacon rendered and safe. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

Weber Smokey Mountain published appetizer cooking guide (250°F, 1.5–2 hours to rendered bacon); USDA FSIS 145°F whole-muscle pork/bacon standard.

Pro Tip: Wear nitrile gloves when seeding — capsaicin oil embeds in your skin and re-emerges hours later when you rub your eyes or touch your face. This is the classic BBQ-day mistake nobody warns you about.

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