Description
Smoked nuts can be made in your pellet smoker, grill or electric smoker for an epic sweet and spicy batch of smoked nuts that is epic on it’s own or perfect added to salads, side dishes and even ice cream! These are great for gifting at the holidays!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups pecans (or nuts of your choice — almonds or cashews are also great smoked)
BBQ Rub Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon smoked sugar OR brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1.5 tablespoon smoked sea salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon ground coriander
- 1/2 tablespoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Soak nuts in water for 10 minutes, then remove and lightly pat dry (getting the nuts wet helps the smoke adhere to their surface).
- Combine the rub ingredients in a large bowl.
- Toss the nuts in the rub so that all the nuts are covered in seasoning.
- Place the nuts on a frog mat and smoke for 45 minutes at 250 degrees for an hour until the nuts have begun to lightly brown.
Notes
TIP: To keep the nuts lower carb look for brown sugar replacements such as Truvia brown sugar blend with only 15 calories per serving, Sukrin, or a mixture of ethyritol or stevia paired with maple extract.
TIP: Smoked nuts are great on their own but an awesome addition to ice cream, desserts, and appetizers like smoked pimento cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45