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Smoked Jalapeno Popper Pork Roast Recipe

By: Andrea Alden

You could make a meal out of the delicious appetizer called jalapeno popper, but, what if you turned that spicy, savory appie into an actual meal? Try this Smoked Jalapeno Popper Pork Roast recipe and experience the same delicious flavors without having to core and stuff all of the jalapenos. A hint of smoke adds extra barbecue flavor and it pairs perfectly with a big and fresh salad or your favorite seasonal vegetables.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Yield
4
Difficulty
Easy

Smoked Jalapeno Popper Pork Roast Recipe

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Ingredients
  • 1 (3 lb./1.5 kg) boneless center cut pork loin roast
  • 3 tbsp. (84 g) favorite barbecue seasoning
  • 1 pkg (8 oz./250 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
  • 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheese (sharp cheddar/Monterey jack)
  • Smoking wood chips and Smoker box
  • Butcher’s twine
Method
  1. Soak some wood chips and fill the Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box (click here to find out how to smoke on your barbecue). Remove the cooking grids and a sear plate and replace the sear plate with the smoker box.  
  2. Preheat your barbecue to 450°F (232°C) setting the burners that are not below the smoker box to medium-high and the one below the smoker box, to low. 
  3. Butterfly the pork, opening it up like a book and season both sides well with your favorite BBQ seasoning. 
  4. In a bowl combine the cream cheese, jalapeno, garlic, bacon and 2/3 of the shredded cheese. Spread the cream cheese mixture on the pork. Roll it up tightly and secure in several places with butcher’s twine.
  5. Sear the pork on all sides over direct, high heat, then turn hot burners down to medium-low and close the barbecue, cooking the pork for about 20 minutes, then topping it with the remaining cheese. Cook an additional 10 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer reaches 140°F (60°C). 
  6. Remove from the grill and rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with your favorite side dishes.  

Lightly smoky and oh so savory this Smoked Jalapeno Popper Pork Roast recipe is one that will go into your “make it again” book. Whether you are a fan of jalapenos or not, this mighty meal makes most say “MMMMMH”! Are you a spice head or do you prefer your food with a little less heat? Share your thoughts on spicy barbecue recipes, your spicy barbecue stories and your best grilling photos on our social pages like Facebook and Instagram, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #FreestyleGrilling. 

Happy Grilling!

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - Ingredients

Gather your ingredients

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - Roll

Spread the cream cheese mix inside the pork. Roll and tie

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - season

Season well while the barbecue preheats

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - Sear

Sear the pork over direct, high heat, then turn down the burners and let the pork smoke

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - grill2

Once the pork reaches 140°F (60°C), remove from the barbecue and rest

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - serve1

Slice and serve with roasted veggies

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - serve2

Enjoy with extra jalapeno and fresh parsley

AndreaAlden
Andrea Alden

I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.

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Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - Ingredients

Gather your ingredients

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - Roll

Spread the cream cheese mix inside the pork. Roll and tie

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - season

Season well while the barbecue preheats

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - Sear

Sear the pork over direct, high heat, then turn down the burners and let the pork smoke

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - grill2

Once the pork reaches 140°F (60°C), remove from the barbecue and rest

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - serve1

Slice and serve with roasted veggies

Recipe Blog - Jalapeno Popper Pork - serve2

Enjoy with extra jalapeno and fresh parsley