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Jalapeno Cheddar Chorizo Pig Shots

Name: Jalapeno Cheddar Chorizo Pig Shots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: BBQ
Ingredients: “The Grate Tailgate” BBQ Box (get both featured products - bundle &amp; save); Chorizo Seasoning by The Spice Lab; The Spice Guy Hot Honey (for garnish); 2 blocks Cream Cheese; 1/2 Cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese; 1 lb Thick Cut Bacon; 3 Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Links; 3 Jalapenos, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp Green Onion, minced

Oct 22, 2025

🔥 Jalapeño Cheddar Chorizo Pig Shots – The Ultimate Game Day BBQ Bite

Smoky, cheesy, and loaded with bold chorizo flavor, these Jalapeño Cheddar Chorizo Pig Shots are the MVP of any backyard BBQ or tailgate spread. Imagine crispy bacon cups filled with creamy jalapeño cheddar filling, kissed with The Spice Lab’s Chorizo Seasoning and finished with a drizzle of Hot Honey by The Spice Guy for that perfect sweet-heat finish.

Whether you’re firing up your grill, smoker, or pellet grill, this recipe delivers smoky flavor, melty cheese, and just the right amount of spice in every handheld bite.

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Chorizo Seasoning by The Spice Lab

Bring your BBQ to life with this bold, smoky seasoning inspired by classic Spanish and Mexican chorizo. It infuses every bite with rich paprika, garlic, and a touch of earthy spice that pairs beautifully with pork, cheese, and smoke.

Perfect for:

Sausages and burgers
Smoked appetizers
Tex-Mex-inspired BBQ creations

Hot Honey by The Spice Guy

This sweet-and-spicy honey drizzle adds a crave-worthy glaze that takes these pig shots to the next level. Use it as a finishing touch or glaze on wings, ribs, or grilled veggies.

🥓 What Are Pig Shots?

If you’ve never made Pig Shots, you’re in for a treat. They’re a grilling appetizer made from bacon and sausage “cups” filled with creamy, cheesy goodness. The edges crisp up perfectly on the smoker while the center stays rich and gooey. These little bites are easy to prep, cook beautifully over indirect heat, and are always the first thing gone from the platter.

Jalapeno Cheddar Chorizo Pig Shots

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Cuisine

BBQ

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Smoky, creamy, and a little spicy, these pig shots are a game day essential. Thick-cut bacon and sausage form crispy cups filled with cheesy jalapeño goodness, seasoned with bold chorizo flavor and finished with a kiss of sweet heat. They're handheld, bite-sized, and downright addictive.

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Ingredients

“The Grate Tailgate” BBQ Box (get both featured products - bundle & save)
Chorizo Seasoning by The Spice Lab
The Spice Guy Hot Honey (for garnish)
2 blocks Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 lb Thick Cut Bacon
3 Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Links
3 Jalapenos, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp Green Onion, minced

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Directions

Preheat your grill or smoker to 275 °F, using indirect heat, charcoal, wood chunks or pellets of choice.
Prepare the bacon cups: Slice sausage links about 1/2 an inch thick. Cut bacon in half. Wrap the bacon around the sausage to form a cup (it will resemble a rose). Using toothpicks, set the cup in place, leaving about a 2 inch space for the filling. Season with Chorizo Seasoning by The Spice Lab.
Smoke the cups at 275 °F for 30 minutes.
While the cups smoke, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl add two blocks of cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese and 1 Tbsp Chorizo Seasoning by The Spice Lab. Mix until combined. Add to a gallon zip lock or piping bag.
Once the bacon cups have structure and color, remove the toothpicks.
Cut the corner of the filling bag and pipe filling into cups. Add jalapeno slices to top. Smoke for another 15-20 minutes (until jalapeno is cooked).
Drizzle lightly with Hot Honey by The Spice Guy for a sweet-spicy glaze. Garnish with minced green onion.

Recipe Note

Pro Tip: Prep the bacon cups and pipe in the filling a few hours in advance. Just refrigerate until game time, then pop them on the smoker for 20 minutes to finish hot and fresh. They’re the perfect crowd-pleaser for tailgates and parties!