Make these Chicharon Jalapeno Poppers pop into your mouths! These Jalapenos are stuffed with spicy Chorizo mixed with Cantina Salsa and sprinkled with crumbled Chicharon Pork Rinds topped off with melted cheeses. You’ll get a taste of Filipino and Mexican with each bite of these jalapeno poppers!
This is sponsored by Sam’s Fresh Salsa for their “Sam’s Fresh Salsa Blogger Recipe Challenge.” All opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. YES, I WON THE APPETIZER ROUND!! Thank you Sam’s Fresh Salsa for this opportunity to contribute a fun recipe to your food blogger’s challenge.THE CHICHARON JALAPENO POPPERS OVERVIEW
Experience the bold flavors that these chicharon jalapeno poppers takes on. You’ll bite into the saltiness of the beef chorizo, crumbled chicharon (pork rinds), topped with melted cheeses. Then a kick from the jalapeno itself! These jalapeno poppers are baked, easy to make, and are keto friendly too! Get these appetizers started for your summer gatherings!ABOUT SAM’S FRESH SALSAS

THE BREAKDOWN

- Green Jalapenos – Use the big and fresh ones so you can stuff alot in
- Beef Chorizo – You can use any chorizo of choice.
- Sam’s Fresh Salsa in Cantina Style – I mixed these into the chorizo
- Chicharon / Pork Rinds – I bought the big ones and crushed them myself. Most Asian stores will carry the crumbled versions
- Shredded Mexican Cheeses
HOW TO MAKE THE CHICHARON JALAPENO POPPERS


THE ESSENTIALS




Chicharon Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 6 Green Jalapenos (halved)
- 1 9oz Beef Chorizo
- 2 tbsp Sam’s Fresh Salsa Cantina Style
- 2 small minced Garlic Cloves
- ½ small chopped White Onions
- 6-10 pieces of crushed Chicharon Pork Rinds
- 1 pat of Unsalted Butter or 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Cooking Oil Spray
- White Onions for topping
- Grape Tomatoes for topping
- 1 tbsp of #Solitude
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Instructions
- In a medium pan, heat butter or oil over medium heat and saute garlic and onions. Next add the chorizo and Sam's Fresh Salsa in Cantina style. Cook the chorizo mixture for about 8-10 minutes. I like the chorizo a little more browned and crispy. Set aside and let it cool.
- You may want to use gloves first. Cut each jalapeno in half and remove all the seeds. Once the chorizo has cooled down, stuff each jalapeno with about 1 tbsp of the chorizo mixture.
- Next add the crumble chicharon. It's totally up to you on how much you want to add. I would say one crumbled pork rind piece per jalapeno. Then add the shredded cheeses.
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Use a baking sheet covered with foil and spray coconut oil. Lay your jalapeno poppers and bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until the cheeses have melted. Just keep an eye on them when baking.
- Top off with chicharon crumbles, slices of tomatoes, and onions. Serve immediately.
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Gloria
This looks AMAZING! We’ll be trying this recipe soon.
Janie | Naughty Kitchen
Thanks Gloria. Hope you enjoy!
Tara
This appetizer is the BEST! Loving the addition of the spicy chorizo!
Janie Leigh
Yay! The spicy chorizo is one of the best parts!
Ieva
Awesome appetizer for a BBQ party! Served it yesterday for family and friends and everyone asked for your recipe 🙂
Janie Leigh
Aww love hearing this! Glad they asked for it!
kushigalu
drooling over these delicious poppers. Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Janie Leigh
Youre welcome! You’ll like them when you have one!
Tara
Such a fantastic snack! I absolutely love all the flavors packed into these Jalapeños and how easily they come together with only a few minutes of prep.
Janie Leigh
Thanks Tara. Its a great snack to make. Glad you liked them!
Bảo Ngọc
Great recipe. Thanks for sharing
Janie Leigh
Youre welcome! Let me know when you try this
Scout At Heart
Wow – that’s a racy appetizer! Love the fusion of cuisines 🙂
Janie Leigh
Thank you! I like mixing it up!
Jacqueline
So colourful! I’ve not had jalapeño poppers for years