Texas Twinkies

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2
Slice jalape?os in the shape of a "T." Cut a straight vertical line from top to bottom with a crosscut directly under the stem, making sure to cut only halfway through the jalape?os. Use a spoon to remove and discard all seeds and membranes. Place jalape?os on a baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 4
Transfer jalape?os to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to extract the rest of the seeds' oil. Blot dry with a paper towel.

Step 5
Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 6
Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese inside each jalape?o. Place about 2 ounces brisket inside each, then wrap with a slice of bacon. Place poppers on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the tops with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake 5 more minutes.