Author: Mike

Chocolate with Nutella Milkshake

I love the flavor of Nutella. That great chocolatey, creamy, nutty taste is great in a milkshake. Perfect on a hot summer day. Or any day for that matter. This chocolate with Nutella milkshake is pretty much a to-taste affair. A little of this, a little of that. It’s not like you can mess it up.  Serve this in a chilled milkshake glass and share it with your Sweetie!  I topped this with whipped cream, toasted peanuts and a maraschino cherry.

Chocolate with Nutella Milkshake

Self-Control? Gone.

I love making and drinking milkshakes like this chocolate with Nutella milkshake. They remind me of my days as a kid when I could drink as many of them as I could find. I have to exercise a bit more control now, but I still enjoy them. Try my cola, maple bacon (yes, bacon), and old fashioned malted milkshakes.

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For more Nutella goodness, make my Nutella pretzel brownies.

Chocolate with Nutella Milkshake
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Chocolate with Nutella Milkshake

This chocolate with Nutella milkshake is pretty much a to-taste affair. A little of this, a little of that. It’s not like you can mess it up. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, milkshake, nutella
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 313kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients up to the milk into a blender. Blend until the desired consistency is achieved, adding more milk if needed.
  • Pour into a chilled milkshake glass and top with whipped cream.

Notes

Add some toasted nuts and a maraschino cherry too!

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Pot Roast

I read somewhere that you’re not supposed to say “This is the best thing that I ever ate” on a food show or on a food blog. The theory is that well, tomorrow, you might have a better version of the same dish, so then what are you going to say? “This is even better than the best thing I ever ate”? Well, I’m going to violate the rule right here and now and say that this smoked pot roast is the best pot roast I have ever eaten. It’s incredible and it’s tender. It’s juicy and it’s so flavorful. And it has a hint of smoke.

Smoked Pot Roast

It’s All About That Smoky Goodness

You could make this same recipe in the oven, but since you won’t get that great smoke flavor, you’ll need to add a bit (to taste, but not much) of liquid smoke.

We had some leftover pot roast, so I used up the meat in two other great dishes. First, I substituted the pot roast for corned beef on Reuben sandwiches (rye and Thousand Island and kraut).

Smoked Pot Roast Grilled Cheese

Then I made grilled smoked pot sandwiches by topping Texas toast with white cheddar and sauteed onions, and of course, pot roast.

Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb
Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb

This pot roast is incredible. But, if you need a little more heat, some kick… try my fiery smoked pot roast instead!

Smoked Pot Roast
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Smoked Pot Roast

This smoked pot roast is the best pot roast I have ever eaten. It’s incredible and it’s tender. It’s juicy and it’s so flavorful. And it has a hint of smoke.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword pot roast, smoked
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 665kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Virtual Weber Bullet

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for 250 F and add a chunk or two of light wood (I used apple).
  • Place each chuck steak into a deep 9″ x 11″ aluminum pan.
  • Combine the gravy, dressing, and seasoning packets and rub liberally over each chuck. Use it all.
  • Add 1/2 of the can of beef broth to each pan.
  • Smoke for 1 hour.
  • Cover each pan in foil and cook another 4 hours or until the meat is tender but not yet falling apart.
  • Divide the vegetables between both pans, cover again, and cook another 2 hours.
  • Remove from the smoker and let rest 10 minutes then shred as desired.
  • Devour.

Notes

Great served on bread or rolls as sandwiches, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 1366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4052IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite. The meat comes out tender, with a nice smoky flavor (though you can make it in the oven and still have a fantastic dish). And of course, there’s a kick – a big kick from BBQ sauce mixed with habanero salsa and mixed into the meat and used as a glaze.

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

The Perfect Sandwiches

The leftovers of this smoked habanero meatloaf are just as good as the day you make it. Maybe even a little bit better. It is perfect for sandwiches, which we made the next day. We just topped toasted French bread with a slab of warmed meatloaf followed by mayonnaise and red onion. The onion and bread add a nice crunch to the tender meatloaf. I can’t have a sandwich without mayonnaise, so mine definitely got an extra helping of it on top.

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf Sandwiches

Go Light On The Smoke

I prefer to use fruit or nut woods when I smoke unless I want a heavier smoke flavor. Pecan, apple or cherry are my favorites. I used apple wood chunks for this meatloaf.

Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb
Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb

I smoked the meatloaf on my Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. For a great side dish I made my crispy smoked smashed potatoes.

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf
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Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite. The meat comes out tender, with a nice smokey flavor (though you can make it in the oven and still have a fantastic dish).
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatloaf, smoked, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 445kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

For the smoker

  • Fire up your smoker for cooking at 225 – 250 F with a light wood, such as apple.

For the oven

  • Preheat oven to 450 F.

Assembly

  • Place the onion, celery and green pepper into a blender. Pulse until chopped, but not quite pureed. Squeeze out any excess moisture. It is important to get as much moisture out as you can.
  • Place beef and pork into a large bowl. Add onion mixture.
  • Whisk egg with milk and add to beef mixture, along with the bread crumbs and steak seasoning.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, salsa, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour half of the sauce onto the meat mixture and combine all ingredients well. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  • Spray a 9×13 aluminum (or glass if using the oven) pan with non-stick spray.
  • Add the beef/pork mixture and form into a roll. Spoon remaining sauce over top.
  • If cooking in the oven, bake 45-60 minutes or until center is done. You may want to drain some of the accumulating fat before serving.
  • If cooking in the smoker, poke a few holes along the edges of the aluminum pan so that any accumulating fat drips out. Smoke 2-3 hours or until the center is done.
  • Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes and then slice into thick pieces.

Notes

Great served on Texas toast or hamburger buns as sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Montreal Steak Seasoning

Also known as Canadian steak seasoning, this Montreal steak seasoning mix is perfect on burgers, steaks or potatoes. Or on my favorite, smoked habanero meatloaf. This is a great mix to keep on hand in the pantry at all times.

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf Version 2.0

Make It Coarse. Or Fine.

The original recipe for Montreal steak seasoning (as stated below) does call for quite a bit of salt. I suggest starting with half the suggested amount and tasting as you add more, if you need it. I was using the mix in a meatloaf. I wanted it to be a little finer than if it was just mixed up. So I did a few quick grinds with a mortar and pestle. That got rid of any large pieces of spices.

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RoyalHouse 6 Pack 32 Oz Plastic Spice Jars with Red Cap, Clear and Safe Plastic Bottle Containers with Shaker Lids for Storing Spice, Herbs and Seasoning Powders, BPA Free, Made in USA

Also try my homemade chili seasoning.

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf Version 2.0
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Montreal Steak Seasoning

Course Spice Mix
Cuisine American
Keyword Montreal Steak
Servings 0.5 cups
Calories 61kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
  • Depending on how you wish to use the seasoning, you may want to lightly grind it using a mortar and pestle.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 27978mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1386IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Almost-Fried Smoked Chicken Wings

These are my wife’s favorite chicken wings. Me, I’m happy enough with just cooking them up on my Char-Broil The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Oil-less Turkey Fryer using the Wingin’ator 3000 modification. But, that being said, I also love these crunchy almost-fried smoked chicken wings that require no frying at all. They have a tremendous smoky flavor, and a nice crunch. They are tender and juicy and can be made on a smoker (I use a Weber Smokey Mountain 18-1/2-Inch Charcoal Smoker) or over indirect heat on a charcoal or gas grill.

Visit my other site, For The Wing, for all things chicken-wing!

Almost-Fried Smoked Chicken Wings

A Simple Sauce Is All You Need

For the sauce I just threw a bunch of extras in with some BBQ sauce. It had a nice kick, but wasn’t crazy hot. It’s perfect for my almost-fried smoked chicken wings.

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Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb

If you prefer to just go for the gusto and deep fry your wings, try my fried smoked wings recipe. They are beyond great.

Almost-Fried Smoked Chicken Wings
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Almost-Fried Smoked Chicken Wings

I love these wings because they require no frying at all. They have a tremendous smoky flavor, and a nice crunch. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword smoked, wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 8
Calories 437kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Dizzy Pig

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

For the wings

  • Place wings into a large resealable container. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of rub. Seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Fire up your smoker for 250 F smoking and add a few chunks of light wood, such as apple or hickory.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and 1 tablespoon of the rub.
  • In another medium bowl, combine the flour and corn meal and 2 tablespoons of the rub.
  • Working in batches, dip the wings into the egg mixture. Shake off the excess.
  • Then roll the wings in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess.
  • Transfer wings to the smoker.
  • Cook for 30 minutes at 250 F.
  • Very gently flip the wings and cook another 30 minutes.
  • Continue flipping (very gently!) every 30 minutes until the wings are done, about 2 hours.

For the dipping sauce

  • Warm the sauce in a medium sauce pan.
  • Whisk in the remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve warm for dipping.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Dinosaur-Style BBQ Beans

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a small chain of BBQ restaurants in the northeast, and now, also in Chicago. If these dinosaur-style BBQ beans are any indication of how good their food is, it’s a place well worth visiting. These beans are crazy good, thanks mostly to the barbecue sauce and my favorite, crumbled cooked Italian sausage.

Dinosaur-Style BBQ Beans

Italian Sausage Adds So Much Flavor

I recently started adding Italian sausage to my chili recipes. The Italian sausage adds a fantastic flavor and texture to the chili, just like it does to these dinosaur-style BBQ beans. You can use spicy sausage to kick things up even more. Of course, you can also add leftover chopped, cubed shredded pulled pork or smoked brisket (yum!).

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Also try my quick-fix BBQ beans.

Dinosaur-Style BBQ Beans
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Dinosaur-Style BBQ Beans

These beans are crazy good, thanks mostly to the barbecue sauce and my favorite, crumbled cooked Italian sausage.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked beans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 13
Calories 164kcal
Author Based on the BBQ Beans at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper along with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Cook until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Crumble the sausage into the pan and cook until done.
  • Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the beans and stir.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge. Warm over medium heat and stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Sausage Pasta

Sometimes, I’m all about making a quick and easy dinner. But that doesn’t mean I will sacrifice flavor. This recipe for spicy sausage pasta uses ingredients I almost always have on hand. The end result was nice and creamy, with a good bit of heat. It ain’t fancy, but it didn’t have to be fancy. Just good.

Spicy Sausage Pasta

Nothing Fancy Here. But It Is Tasty.

You can tone down the heat in this dish, but honestly, it’s not that spicy. For nice little change, substitute andouille (cooked thoroughly) for the smoked sausage.

Although I used fresh, dried pasta works just as well. Just cook per the package instructions and enjoy!

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Also try my spicy sausage and sun-dried tomato penne pasta.

Spicy Sausage Pasta
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Spicy Sausage Pasta

This recipe for spicy sausage pasta uses ingredients I almost always have on hand. The end result was nice and creamy, with a good bit of heat. It ain’t fancy, but it didn’t have to be fancy. Just good.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta, sausage, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 578kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kevin and Amanda’s blog

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per package instructions.
  • Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. (I used a 12″ cast-iron skillet)
  • Add the sausage and onion and cook until both are lightly browned.
  • Add the garlic, stir, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, cream, and salt and pepper (to taste) and stir.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Place skillet under the broiler until the top is starting to brown and the sauce is bubbly hot.
  • Serve garnished with green onions or parsley if desired.

Notes

You can also use andouille sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1789mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Chicken Po Boy

The flavor from the marinade on this chicken is unbelievable. It makes for an absolutely awesome grilled chicken po boy, but the chicken would be just fine eaten by itself. Combine the tender, juicy flavorful chicken with some Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce (or your favorite remoulade), fresh bread, lettuce, tomato and pickle and you have a sandwich you won’t soon forget.

Grilled Chicken Po Boy

Get Messy With it

I like to really load up on the remoulade sauce. The messier this grilled chicken po boy is, the better it is, is my motto. Plus, that remoulade sauce is fantastic. It has a nice kick to it. I always save that last little end bite of the bread for sopping up any juices that have accumulated on the plate. That’s the best bite of the entire dish right there. Everything in one big old delicious morsel!

If you’re not into messy go light on the remoulade. Or put some in a bowl on the side and dip the sandwich in it instead. Kinda like a French dip but oh so much better!

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Also try my very messy grilled chicken and gravy sandwiches.

Grilled Chicken Po Boy
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Grilled Chicken Po Boy

The flavor from the marinade on this chicken is unbelievable. It makes for an absolutely awesome grilled chicken po boy, but the chicken would be just fine eaten by itself.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, grilled, sandwich
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 9024kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the po boy

Instructions

For the chicken

  • Pound the chicken out thin.
  • Place remaining ingredients into a blender and blend for 15 seconds.
  • Place chicken into a resealable baggie or container.
  • Add the marinade, Shake to coat and seal.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

For the po boy

  • Fire up your grill and grill the chicken, turning once, until done (175 F internal temperature).
  • Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes then slice thin against the grain.
  • Warm bread if desired.
  • Top bread with chicken, then add the lettuce, tomato and pickles.
  • Add remoulade and enjoy!

Notes

I also like these served with mayonnaise instead of the remoulade.

Nutrition

Calories: 9024kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1475g | Fat: 301g | Saturated Fat: 85g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4149mg | Sodium: 4354mg | Potassium: 24704mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 37mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

This Kaw-Cajun 4-bean salad is an incredible take on a traditional bean salad. Chez John (of Fat Johnny’s Front Porch fame) gave me this recipe a few years ago. It has become a favorite of ours. It’s not the beans that set this salad apart from the rest, it’s the dressing. Who would’ve thought that tomato soup in a bean salad would be so good. It is ok that you’d just want to drink the liquid all day, right?

Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

A Big Batch Of Salad Is A Good Thing

This recipe for Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean salad makes a pretty good sized batch. Still you’ll want to double or triple it for a big family get-together. And be sure to make it a day ahead. The beans get even happier after an all-night soak in the dressing.

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Also try my southern kidney bean salad and my tangy bean salad. And my all-time classic favorite, my mom’s bean salad.

Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad
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Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

This Kaw-Cajun 4-bean salad is an incredible take on a traditional bean salad. Who would’ve thought that tomato soup in a bean salad would be so good?
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 495kcal
Author Chez John

Equipment

Ingredients

For the dressing

For the salad

Instructions

For the dressing

  • Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Stir to make sure the sugar is dissolved completely.
  • Remove from heat.

For the salad

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add dressing and stir to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Rosemary Nuts

Nothing is easier than smoking nuts. I use my Weber Smokey Mountain Smoker, but you can also smoke them on your gas or charcoal grill using a couple of added wood chunks. Smoking raw nuts only takes 20-25 minutes, so why not make a batch or smoked rosemary today for the big game?

Smoked Rosemary Nuts

Surprisingly Good

These smoked rosemary nuts have a fantastic light rosemary taste (and aroma). They are a wonderful variation on your ‘usual’ smoked hot nuts. I really wasn’t expecting this to be so good. I’m not really sure what I was expecting. Well, that’s not true. Half of me thought they’d not be something I would enjoy. I was wrong as heck. I loved them.

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Also try my spicy smoked nuts. They have a bit more kick than these rosemary-infused nuts.

Smoked Rosemary Nuts
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Smoked Rosemary Nuts

These smoked rosemary nuts have a fantastic light rosemary taste (and aroma). They are a wonderful variation on your ‘usual’ smoked hot nuts. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword nuts, smoked
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 pound
Calories 3044kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for 325 F cooking over a mild wood (I used cherry). (If you are using a Weber Smoky Mountain smoker, do not add water to the water pan).
  • Place the nuts in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in another bowl and pour over the nuts. Toss to coat completely.
  • Pour nuts into a disposable aluminum foil half sheet pan or pie pan.
  • Place onto smoker (top rack if using a Weber Smoky Mountain) and smoke for 20-25 minutes, stirring once.
  • Spread nuts out on a foil-lined baking sheet to cool and dry completely.
  • Serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 3044kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 268g | Saturated Fat: 53g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 2388mg | Potassium: 2755mg | Fiber: 41g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1535IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 17mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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