Game Day Delight: Smoked Armadillo Eggs Recipe

TLDRLearn how to make delicious and hearty Smoked Armadillo Eggs for your next tailgating party. These giant, meaty treats are stuffed with seasoned cream cheese, wrapped in breakfast sausage, and smoked for an hour and a half at 250 degrees. Perfect for game day!

Key insights

🔥Smoked Armadillo Eggs are a popular recipe for tailgating due to their size, flavor, and heartiness.

🌶️The spiciness of the dish can be adjusted by removing the veins and seeds from the jalapenos.

💡Seasoning the cream cheese mixture with Meat Church's All-Purpose Gospel adds a delicious flavor to the dish.

🥓Using bacon to wrap the stuffed jalapenos adds a smoky and crispy element to the recipe.

🔥Glazing the armadillo eggs with a sweet barbecue sauce enhances the flavor and appearance of the dish.

Q&A

Can I use different types of peppers instead of jalapenos?

Yes, you can use poblanos, hatch, or any other peppers you prefer. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the armadillo eggs the night before and refrigerate them. Just make sure to cook them before serving.

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can use any breakfast sausage or sausage of your choice. The flavor may vary slightly.

Can I smoke the cream cheese mixture?

Yes, you can smoke the cream cheese mixture for additional flavor. Refer to the Texas Twinkie video for more details.

What other seasonings can I use instead of Meat Church's All-Purpose Gospel?

You can use any seasoning or rub that complements the flavors you prefer. Experiment and find your favorite combination.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this video, Matt from Meat Church shares his recipe for Smoked Armadillo Eggs, a popular dish for tailgating.

00:24Matt explains that Smoked Armadillo Eggs are large, meaty, and perfect for a hearty meal.

00:59Matt starts by coring jalapenos and then prepares a cream cheese mixture seasoned with Meat Church's All-Purpose Gospel.

02:26Matt stuffs the jalapenos with the seasoned cream cheese and wraps them with breakfast sausage.

03:28Matt wraps the stuffed jalapenos with bacon and adds additional seasoning.

05:58Matt smokes the armadillo eggs at 275 degrees for 90 minutes using Meat Church's hardwood pellets.

07:01After the smoking process, Matt glazes the armadillo eggs with a sweet barbecue sauce.

08:18Matt tastes the finished Smoked Armadillo Eggs and expresses how delicious and flavorful they are.