Texas Twinkies Egg Rolls with Smoked Brisket and Spicy Honey (Print version)
Crispy egg rolls filled with smoked brisket, cream cheese, jalapeños, and pepper jack, then finished with warm spicy honey.
# Ingredients:
For the egg rolls
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12 egg roll wrappers
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2 cups (about 300 g) finely chopped smoked brisket
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (115 g) shredded pepper jack or sharp cheddar cheese
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3 medium jalapeños, seeded if desired and finely diced
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 large egg, beaten
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6 cups neutral oil, such as canola or peanut oil, for frying
For the spicy honey
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1/2 cup (170 g) honey
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1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped brisket, cream cheese, pepper jack, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until thick and evenly mixed.
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Add the honey, sliced jalapeño, vinegar, and cayenne if using to a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 4-5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Do not boil it.
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Place one egg roll wrapper on the counter like a diamond. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling just below the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
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Brush the top corner with beaten egg and press to seal. Set the egg roll seam-side down while you repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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Pour oil into a heavy pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat to 350°F over medium to medium-high heat.
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Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a rack or paper towels to drain.
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Arrange the hot egg rolls on a platter. Drizzle with warm spicy honey and serve right away with extra honey, ranch, or barbecue sauce if desired.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot, right after frying, while the wrappers are crisp.
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Use finely chopped brisket so the egg rolls roll tightly and heat evenly.
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The spicy honey can be made up to 3 days ahead and rewarmed gently.