ABT filling tool?

embo500 · Jun 2, 2008

I did a few searches through the forums, but couldn't really find what I was looking for, so I'll start a new thread to ask the question:

What is a good tool to use for filling ABT's? I'm thinking something along the lines of a cookie press or a cake decorating thingy. Something to make the process go faster and create less mess when I'm making them.

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Anyone try a cookie press? Got a good model to recommend?

Arlin_MacRae · Jun 2, 2008

I saw one here that someone found, but where it is? ...

NCGrimbo · Jun 2, 2008

I use a 1 gallon zip top bag with a corner cut out. Fill that sucker up and the twist the open end until it's tight and then give the bag a squeeze and the filling come out the cut corner. The key is to not fill the bag more than 1/2 full.

Fastball · Jun 2, 2008

I use a "chili twister" to clean out the jap, then put my filling in a pastry bag with a large nozzle (I actually made the nozzle hole larger). Then just squeeze the filling into the jap. It makes quick work of ABT's. It doesn't take long at all to prepare a couple dozen.

I have standing orders from BIL and FIL to call them when I make them, so I always have to make at lease 2 dozen.

OSD · Jun 2, 2008

I use a Zip-lack bag with the corner cut off to the size I need. Quick, easy, and no cleanup when you're done, just throw the bag away.

Countryhb · Jun 2, 2008

I just bought a cookie press like this one, but the one I purchased was from Smart and Final and it is plastic, not stainless. They are $20. This thing made filling ABTs a freaking breeze!!

Roo-B-Q'N · Jun 2, 2008

Fastball said:
I use a "chili twister" to clean out the jap, then put my filling in a pastry bag with a large nozzle (I actually made the nozzle hole larger). Then just squeeze the filling into the jap. It makes quick work of ABT's. It doesn't take long at all to prepare a couple dozen.

I have standing orders from BIL and FIL to call them when I make them, so I always have to make at lease 2 dozen.

What is a "chili twister"? Got any pics?

Bossmanbbq · Jun 2, 2008

Roo-B-Q'N said:
What is a "chili twister"? Got any pics?

I did two reviews on my blog, one for the chili twister and the other on the jalapeno corer. Both are EXCELLENT TOOLS!

I personally like the corer the best but check out the articles and photos and decide which you prefer

Jalapeno Corer:http://bossmanbbq.com/2008/03/30/chile-grill-jalapeno-corer/

Chili Twister:http://bossmanbbq.com/2008/01/31/the-chile-twister/

Roo-B-Q'N · Jun 2, 2008

Bossmanbbq said:
I did two reviews on my blog, one for the chili twister and the other on the jalapeno corer. Both are EXCELLENT TOOLS!

I personally like the corer the best but check out the articles and photos and decide which you prefer

Jalapeno Corer:http://bossmanbbq.com/2008/03/30/chile-grill-jalapeno-corer/

Chili Twister:http://bossmanbbq.com/2008/01/31/the-chile-twister/

Thanks Chuck and very nice blog. Easy to read, and very informative.:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

CaptGrumpy · Jun 2, 2008

Thanks Chuck! Another Paypal purchase for $8.09 including the shipping.
Don't do dozens because the labor but now I might have to do the 100+ for our fishing club parking lot parties in Half Moon Bay, CA when we have our Inaugeral Boat Waxing Derby (since salmon season is closed on the West Coast).

Pitbull · Jun 2, 2008

Check out this site. They have all you need for chili fix'in. :smile:

Chile Grills

That's where I got all my stuff....

Fastball · Jun 2, 2008

Bossmanbbq said:
I did two reviews on my blog, one for the chili twister and the other on the jalapeno corer. Both are EXCELLENT TOOLS!

I personally like the corer the best but check out the articles and photos and decide which you prefer

Jalapeno Corer:http://bossmanbbq.com/2008/03/30/chile-grill-jalapeno-corer/

Chili Twister:http://bossmanbbq.com/2008/01/31/the-chile-twister/

Excellent review. I have 2 different sizes of the chili twister, so depending on the size of the jap, I use one or the other. Haven't tore many Japs that way. However, I'm going to have to pick up one of those corers. Thanks for the heads up.

Porky · Jun 2, 2008

Thanks for the post. Just order a primary and secondary corer.

Countryhb · Jun 2, 2008

Or do like I did and buy yourself a $3 veggie peeler...works wonders.

tommykendall · Jun 2, 2008

Countryhb said:
Or do like I did and buy yourself a $3 veggie peeler...works wonders.

Point on. These work the best for coring in my opinion.

BBQ Bandit · Jun 2, 2008

A melon baller for making boat-filled abt's

Norcoredneck · Jun 2, 2008

I got one of these after seeing it here.

Academy sports has these if standing them up is yout thing <$10

chibi · Jun 2, 2008

Hey Norco why you gotta copy me.:-D That was me that posted that last year. Worked great untill I did not soften the cheese enough and the screw in the middle snapped. Felt real bad as it was my wifes grandmothers. Now searching Ebay for another.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24229

jestridge · Jun 2, 2008

What are the hole size in the japs cooker? We have a press at school that can punch out metal.

eagle697 · Jun 2, 2008

Has anyone tried cutting the end off of a cheap injector. I have done that and just pull the plunger out and stab the whole thing in a bowl of your filling repeatedly until it is full. Stick the end in the pepper and squeeze it out. you are out a buck and it works fine. Got the idea from watching alton brown stuff pork chops.

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