Jalapeno Poppers. Fire In the Hole!

Step 2: Prep Jalapenos

Cut jalapenos in half. Scoop out seeds and extra membrane

Soak peppers in a bowl of water for 30-60 minutes. This helps reduce some of the oil from the peppers which is what gives them their heat.

Tip: Use latex gloves when handling raw jalapenos, especially the seeds. Otherwise, the oil will get all over your hands and if you wipe your eyes or itch your nose, you are in for a world of pain. If you don't have latex gloves, just use plastic bags. Throw away gloves or bags as soon as you are done using. Wash your hands with soap just to be sure.

Comments

[farmette]

A grapefruit spoon with the little serrated pointy end works perfect to scoop out the pepper halves. Definitely no seeds or membrane. They won't be hot if you cook them all the way through. No crispy crunch in the peppers. Bake for at least 30 min at 350. Then you don't need to soak. Then why use the cheddar? The cream cheese is enough but use more than one box.

[SumGie]

First time I tried these, didn't wear gloves...

The burning sensation in my hands finally went away... three days later.
The family insists that the poppers weren't particularly hot, so it wasn't that I was using stronger peppers.

Definitely, definitely wear gloves.

[MadCobbler]

I only use gloves if I am processing a large batch of peppers, or if I am handling an extremely hot variety of peppers.

I love hot peppers, so I don't soak my poppers, but simply remove the seeds, fill with cheese, wrap with bacon and grill. I also like to make habanero poppers, yum!

[cptpants]

I like to soak my peppers in liquid smoke for a few hours before I stuff andwrap em. It's really good.

[Coolchics]

I do these all the time, but my sister can not have spices, so I use the RED & YELLOW jalapeños. They are not hot at all and you do not need gloves because they have no heat. They taste just as great and no heat to worry about!

[ungood]

I helped make some of these at a party a few weeks ago... and forgot the gloves. I'm just repeating the author - since it can't be said enough - do NOT forget to wear gloves. I spent 15 minutes in the bathroom rinsing my eyes with water. And woke up the next day with my hands on fire.

[Sparkyrob]

I guess I am weird... I never have worn gloves when dealing with Jalapenos or Serrano peppers. Just don't touch your eyes!!!!!!!!!!

[kagera]

try using the restroom after forgetting to wash your hands. talk about a world of pain......

[tchansen]

I use bare hands all of the time without any problems (I know enough not to touch my eyes).

I have, however, forgotten and used the toilet. Ouch.

[Silence]

You fellas have soft skin. Its quite the burning sensation in the eyes tho.

[binglebeebop]

do not apttepmt without gloves, and hangnails, and open wounds, as you will end up like this guy... im guessing it wasnt very pretty...