Breaded Jalapenos

Ingredients

• 12 jalapenos
• 2 cups red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 large eggs
• beaten well
• 1 cup fine bread crumbs
• Corn oil
• for frying

Instructions

1. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine jalapenos, vinegar and 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer until jalapenos are tender but not soft, 15 to 20 minutes depending on size.
3. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Using a small knife, make a slit along the side of each jalapeno.
5. Keeping jalapenos as intact as possible, carefully remove and discard stems and seeds.
6. Using a blunt knife or small spoon, spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter inside each jalapeno, pressing the opening closed.
7. (Do not overlap edges.)
8. Spread flour in a wide shallow bowl and roll filled jalapenos to coat them well, roll in egg, then roll in bread crumbs.
9. Set aside on a plate.
10. In a large skillet, add enough oil to come about 3/4 inch up the side.
11. Place over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering.
12. Working in batches, fry jalapenos until well browned and crisp on the undersides, 1 to 2 minutes.
13. Turn and brown the other side.
14. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
15. Serve hot.