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How to make jalapeno poppers
Slice 12 jalapenos lengthwise and near the stem end.
Rinse the jalapenos and dry them with a towel. Use a small paring knife to cut a long slit from the stem to the end of each pepper.

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(1). Cut 3 to 5 jalapenos into quarters, then cut each quarter in half crosswise. Use a rotary kitchen knife to cut each jalapeno in half lengthwise.;
(2). Cut the slit deep enough to slice through to the seeds in the center of the pepper. Use the paring knife to cut a small horizontal slit near the stem.;
(3). Cut the excess length off of the peppers according to your recipe. Apply the jalapeno seed mixture.;
(4). Fruit is always a good option, but minced ginger is more unlikely to produce jalapenos than chipotle peppers. Bring the water to a boil and cook for 20-30 minutes.;
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(2).