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Jump to RecipeThese Sweet and Spicy Smoked Almonds are the perfect snack for Tailgating or Having some beers in the Backyard. If you are smoking some meats, you might as well throw on these smoked almonds to have a snack while you wait.
Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Easy: It's only five main ingredients you probably already have, and it only takes an hour to make.
- Salty & Sweet: I don't know about you, but I love the combination of salt and sweetness. Add a little heat, and you have the perfect crunchy snack.
- Customizable: This recipe can be made with any seasoning you like. You can switch out the spices and create multiple versions so you never get bored.
What You'll Need to Make Smoked Almonds
- Raw Almonds: Be sure they are raw and unseasoned.
- Olive Oil: you can use any neutral oil you like, but I like olive oil
- BBQ Dry Rub: Choose a rub that combines salty and sweet.
- Kosher salt: I just like to add an extra layer of flavor, so we use salt. If you are worried about sodium, you can skip it.
- Brown sugar. This will add sweetness and caramelize, helping the spices stick to the nuts.
- Cayenne Pepper adds a little extra boost of heat. If you don't want it too spicy, you can use paprika instead.
Sweet and Spicy Smoked Almond Recipe
- Preheat the Smoker to 250 Degrees F.
- Combine all of the spices so everything ng is evenly dispersed.
- Toss the Almonds in olive oil. Let the nuts rest for 5 minutes, and then toss again. While tossing for the second time, sprinkle the seasoning into the bowl so that the almonds are coated evenly.
- Pour the nuts out onto a tray or a smoking basket. Smoke for about 1 hour.
- Let the nuts cool completely before transferring them to a tight container.
FAQ
Well, that's all relative. Almonds are loaded with vitamins and have plenty of protein. I would say it's a much better option than a bag of potato chips.
You can, but I don't recommend it. They are already seasoned and will be really salty, and the texture of smoking them twice isn't ideal. If that's all you have, only smoke for 20-30 minutes and go easy on any salt.
It only takes about 1 hour to smoke almonds, depending on your desired smoky flavor.
Helpful Tips:
To change the flavor, use Popcorn seasonings like nacho, garlic parm, churro, sour cream & onion. You can make many different kinds and label them so you never get bored.
Get little Mason jars to store the smoked almonds. They are also a great homemade gift Idea.
This recipe works with other raw, unseasoned nuts, such as Cashews, Brazil nuts, Pecans, and Walnuts.
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Sweet and Spicy Smoked Almonds
Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw Almonds
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp BBQ Dry Rub
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Smoker to 225 Degrees F.
- Combine all of the spices and brown sugar together so the ingredients are well-mixed.
- Toss the almonds in a large bowl with olive oil until well coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb. Slowly pour in the spice mix, tossing simultaneously to coat the almonds.
- Spread out the nuts on a pan or mesh basket and smoke for about 1 hour.
- Let the nuts cool completely before transferring into an airtight container.
Kathy
Wonderful!! Thank you