z grill smoked deviled eggs
INGREDIENTS
12 Large eggs
2 Whole jalapeño
2 Slices bacon
1/2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Teaspoon white vinegar
2 Teaspoon mustard
1/2 Teaspoon chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon paprika
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1 As Needed paprika
2 Tablespoon chives, chopped
PREPARATION
1
Bring a large pot of water to boil, add eggs and cook for 9 minutes. Remove and rinse in cold water. Once cool enough to handle, peel the eggs and slice in half.
2
When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
3
Place the eggs (yolk side up) and jalapeno peppers on the grill. Close the grill and allow to smoke for 45 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crispy. Allow to cool and chop until they become bits.
5
Remove eggs and jalapenos from the Z Grill.
6
Slice top off the jalapenos, slice in half, remove seeds with a spoon and dice very finely.
7
In a medium bowl carefully scoop the yolks out of the eggs. Add the jalapeno peppers, 1 tbsp bacon bits, mayo, vinegar, mustard, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Using a fork, mash the mixture together and taste for seasoning. Add more salt if needed.
8
Using either a piping bag with your largest tip, or a teaspoon, fill each egg white with about 2-3 tsp of the yolk mixture.
9
Top with a sprinkle of paprika and bacon bits and chopped chives. Enjoy!