Love jalapenos? Have you ever made Smoked Jalapenos? Spicy, smoky, and oh-so-good, they’re going to get gobbled up as fast as you can pull them off the smoker!
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Smoked Jalapenos are pretty much the perfect thing to smoke. They’re inexpensive, they’re spicy, and they’re smoky! Loaded with flavor, I add jalapenos to my Traeger just about every time we fire it up – they’re just that good! And, because jalapenos are a vegetable, they’re not going to add fat or calories to your meal – just in case you’re watching those sorts of things.
I’ve smoked jalapenos at a higher heat (around 350F) and I’ve smoked them low-and-slow (around 225F) and they always turn out perfectly! If you want them to have more smoke flavor, low-and-slow is the way to go, but if you just want to add a tasty side dish to something you’re grilling, then pop the jalapenos on at just about any temperature.
What you’ll love about sMOKED Jalapenos
- They’re spicy and smoky and so darn good!
- They take up hardly any room on the smoker.
- Smoke them at just about any temperature!
If you want even more smokiness, add a smoke tube to your pellet grill smoker, or just fire up the wood-fueled smoker and get cooking!
Ingredients
- Jalapenos – Fresh, green jalapenos.
- Oil – Use a neutral oil.
- Salt and pepper
How To Make The Best Smoked Jalapenos
For a full list of ingredients and instructions, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Fire up your smoker as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Set it to 250-F. I use a Traeger smoker, but any smoker with indirect heat will work.
- Wash and dry the jalapenos.
- Toss the jalapenos with the oil until they’re coated.
- Season the jalapenos with salt and pepper.
- Add the jalapenos to the smoker and close the lid.
- Smoke for about an hour until they are soft.
- Cool slightly before eating, and enjoy!
Recommended
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- How many jalapenos per person? I count on 1-2 jalapenos as a side dish, or 3-4 as an appetizer or snack.
- The smoking takes a bit of the heat out of the jalapenos, but you can encourage guests to remove the seeds if they don’t like them too smoky.
- Don’t over smoke the jalapenos – they can dry out!
This full-color ebook cookbook features more than 50 of Chef Jenn’s tried, tested, and favorite smoker recipes! Enjoy:
- Smoked Beef Kabobs
- Smoked Chicken Thighs
- Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pork Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
- Smoked Spaghetti Squash with Herbs
and so much more!
Dips for Smoked Jalapenos
Wondering what to dip your smoky jalapenos into? I love them with a cool and creamy dip like this creamy jalapeno dip, or go for extra flavor with a bourbon BBQ sauce or spicy garlic aioli. But, they’re delicious all on their own!
Make It A Meal
Wondering what to serve with Smoked Jalapenos? I love them as a snack (tailgating, anyone?), or I’ll put them out with other tasty appetizers when I have guests over. They also make a great side dish and accompaniement to dishes like smoked steaks, smoked pork tenderloin, and pork belly burnt ends.
Smoked jalapenos are also excellent on sandwiches, pizzas, and in salsa.
Smoked Jalapenos Vs. Chipotles
What’s the difference between smoked jalapenos and chipotles? They are both jalapenos, but chipotles are made from ripened jalapenos (that have turned red) and are then smoked and dried. Smoked jalapenos chilis are made from green jalapenos and, while smoked, are not then dried.
Storage
Package leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for 2-3 days. Any longer than that and they’ll start to get slimy. Not nice.
Smoked Jalapenos
Equipment
- Traeger pellet grill or any other smoker
- Pellets any kind
Ingredients
- 8 jalapenos whole
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your smoker as per the manufacturer's instructions. Set it to 250-F. I use a Traeger smoker, but any smoker with indirect heat will work.
- Wash and dry the jalapenos.
- Toss the jalapenos with the oil until they're coated.
- Season the jalapenos with salt and pepper.
- Add the jalapenos to the smoker and close the lid.
- Smoke for about an hour until they are soft.
- Cool before eating, and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- How many smoked jalapenos per person? I count on 1-2 jalapenos as a side dish, or 3-4 as an appetizer or snack.
- The smoking takes a bit of the heat out of the jalapenos, but you can encourage guests to remove the seeds if they don’t like them too smoky.
- Don’t over smoke the jalapenos – they can dry out!
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.
