What is in T Bone Toms armadillo eggs?

We started with an appetizer, which was the armadillo eggs. Guy Fieri tried these on his show. He absolutely loved this so knew we couldn't dine at T-Bone's and not try this appetizer. The armadillo egg is a jalapeno pepper stuffed with BBQ pork, battered and deep fried.

Why are they called armadillo eggs?

They get their name because when they are wrapped in bacon they resemble an armadillo's tough exterior shell and for the fact that they are similar to the famous Scotch Egg . Armadillo eggs are comprised of cream cheese stuffed jalapenos that are wrapped in pork sausage and smoked or grilled.

What are armadillo eggs made of?

Armadillo eggs are a Texas BBQ staple. Cream cheese-stuffed jalapenos are wrapped in pork sausage and smoked over oak wood . Each pitmaster has their own secrets to making the best armadillo eggs.

What is a Buzzard Billy's armadillo eggs?

A fusion of smoky jalapenos, cream cheese, and savory sausage , these tantalizing bites are a grill master's dream.

What do Texans call armadillos?

Many Texans, especially during the depression years of the 1930s, dined on the "Hoover Hog," referring to the armadillo as " poor man's pork ."

Is an armadillo a type of pig?

Armadillos look like a mixture of a huge roly-poly, a pig, and a medieval knight—with a bit of giant insect mixed in. But they're actually mammals , closely related to anteaters and sloths.

Are armadillos born alive or in eggs?

Armadillos do not lay eggs. They are mammals and give birth to live young .

Are armadillos egg layers?

Armadillos do not lay eggs . They are mammals and give birth to live young.

What part of the animal does T Bone come from?

The T-bone and porterhouse are steaks of beef cut from the short loin (called the sirloin in Commonwealth countries and Ireland). Both steaks include a T-shaped lumbar vertebra with sections of abdominal internal oblique muscle on each side.

How many calories are in armadillo eggs?

Armadillo eggs by WESTERN GRILLERS Nutrition Facts Amount Per Portion 170 Calories % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12 % 25 more rows

Where did armadillo eggs originate?

The history of armadillo eggs is a little unclear . Everyone agrees that they are most definitely a Texas thing, and Homesick Texan was able to find a printed mention from a 1972 Texas newspaper article. Others say they were first made at Texas Tech, and during the 80s, Texas newspapers often published the recipe.

Armadillo Eggs Sausage Balls Recipe

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If you haven’t tried armadillo eggs, you’re in for a treat. Cream cheese stuffed jalapenos wrapped with sausage and bacon and smoked over Kingsford® Charcoal isn’t a dish you’ll soon forget.

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1 Food Prep 18 mins+ Seasoning Marinade
2 Grill Prep 10–20 mins
3 The Cook 90 mins

Cooking for 24 people

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1 cup cheddar cheese
2 garlic cloves (finely diced)
6 jalapeños (cut in half, then each side cut in half)
1 lb. ground pork sausage
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1 lb. ground Italian sausage
0.5 lb. ground chorizo
24 slices bacon
1 cup Ranch dressing

BBQ Rub

0.25 cup ground chipotle powder
0.25 cup turbinado sugar
0.25 cup ground ancho chile powder
0.25 cup paprika
0.25 cup kosher salt
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 tsp. cayenne
2 tbsp. green peppercorns (crushed)
1 tsp. celery seed (or ½ tsp celery seed powder)
0.5 tsp. ground allspice
0.5 tsp. cinnamon
0.5 tsp. ginger

1 Food Prep

Mix together your BBQ rub ingredients and store them in an airtight container.
Then, in a large bowl, add your chorizo, Italian sausage and ground pork sausage and blend together until well combined.
Apply your rub to the meat 1 hour before cooking.
Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and garlic until well blended. Give it a taste and add salt if needed.
Remove the stems from your jalapeños and cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds then cut the sliced jalapeños in half, so one jalapeño should get you 4 quarters.
Place about 1 tsp. of the cream cheese filling in each jalapeño quarter.
Take about ⅓ cup of the sausage mixture and pat it into a 3” circle and place the stuffed jalapeño in the center of the sausage mixture. Wrap the sausage mixture around the stuffed jalapeño until it’s completely covered, and form it into an egg shape.
Wrap each sausage egg with 1 strip of bacon making sure the seam is down. You now have an Armadillo egg

2 Grill Prep

Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets
Method: Two-Zone Fire: Parallel Configuration
Temp: 250°F (Low Heat)

How to Gauge Grill Heat Without a Thermometer

Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:

• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
•Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
•Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds

Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.

When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

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3 The Cook

When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Place your Armadillo egg on the cooler side of the grill. Close the lid and cook for 1–1½ hours, or until the sausage is cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF.
Remove from the grill and enjoy with ranch dressing.

Credit: Recipe courtesy of “Secrets to Smoking” by Bill Gillespie (Page Street Publishing Co.)

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by FaytalM from Scotch Eggs, Move Over The recipe is a little intimidating, the ingredient list a little lengthy, but the result is outstanding. So unique and a great mix of flavors.

Date published: 2023-08-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by Toria S from Whaaat? Lol that was my reaction when I read the recipe title but when I realize what it actually was I had to try it. Ended up tasting great and is a perfect side dish.

Date published: 2023-07-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by BigDaddyMac from Looks amazing I haven't tried it this way before but I can't wait to check it out

Date published: 2022-05-01

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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Portion	170
Calories	170
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12 %