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Almonds on the grill - procedure and setup

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Boccie
Boccie Posts: 186
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I am thinking of giving this a go. I would like to smoke them. If anyone can give me setup, temps and times I would appreciate the input.[p]I will start off doing a small amount, say 1 pound - then move to larger batches if I get them good :-)[p]Thanks,
Boccie
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  • Unknown
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    Boccie,[p]I have this recipe I want to convert to using the egg, just sub your almonds for the pecans, I think the smoke from the egg would make 'em shaweeeeet[p]Spicy Sweet Pecans

    2 tbsp peanut oil
    1 tsp sesame oil
    3 cups pecan halves
    1/3 cup sugar
    2 tbsp sugar
    1 1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt
    1 tsp red pepper flakes
    1 tsp cayenne pepper
    • Heat the oils in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the pecans and toss to coat. Sprinkle the 1/3 cup sugar over the pecans and toss again. Saute until the sugar melts (about 3 minutes) but to not burn the nuts.
    • In a large bowl toss together the 2 tbsp sugar, salt and peppers. Do not use a plastic bag, as it will melt.
    • Pour the heated nuts into the bowl and toss to coat. Spread nuts on a piece of parchment or wax paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

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  • Smokey Bob
    Smokey Bob Posts: 74
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    Boccie, Googleized 'smoked almonds' and found this...hope it helps. Let us know how it turns out.[p]
    SB
    SMOKED ALMONDS[p]From the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru[p]2 cups almonds
    2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
    Fine salt[p]Melt the butter and coat the almonds.[p]Get the smoker to 300-325 degrees F. You want to use a very mild wood, I use apple, but any of the fruit woods would work. Once your wood starts to smoke, place the almonds on a piece of foil in a SINGLE layer and place inside the smoker. Smoke for about 20-30 minutes, turning them several times to assure even smoking. After removing from smoker, add salt to taste.


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  • Seth
    Seth Posts: 79
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    Smokey Bob,
    Are these "raw" almonds, meaning where do you get them? Are they already cooked in any way, or what? any info will be good. Thanks
    Seth
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  • Smokey Bob
    Smokey Bob Posts: 74
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    seth,
    I would guess they are raw. I just found the recipe, I have never used it. I use a lot of nuts at Christmas time and get them at: www.thenutfactory.com[p]SB
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  • Boccie
    Boccie Posts: 186
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    Thanks for the input guys. I will do a test run soon and see how it goes. I guess I'll do them on a pan on the lower grid without any other barrier (like bricks etc). I am not sure which way would be best, maybe a raised grid would be better to prevent any burning of the nuts. Keeping them stirred is a must, that much I know.[p]Wonder if soaking them in a seasoning solution would do much for them, I am thinking something with a kick :-)[p]For the record these are raw nuts. Already rosted nuts are well... already roasted LOL[p]We'll see how it goes.
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