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Smoked Southwestern Nuts

Nothing is easier than smoking nuts. I use my Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. You can also smoke them on your gas or charcoal grill using a couple of added wood chunks. Smoking nuts only takes 20-25 minutes. The smoke adds such a wonderful flavor to the nuts that you’ll want to make a big batch. For a bit more smokiness I add chipotle powder to these smoked southwestern nuts. It also adds a little bit of heat. You don’t want to add a lot of smoke from the smoker. It can overpower the nuts. You can always add more with more chipotle powder.

Not Too Spicy

These smoked southwestern nuts have a fantastic light southwestern flavor with just a little kick. That all comes from the chipotle powder. If you want more heat, add a few decent pinches of cayenne pepper. That’ll heat things up a bit!

Need more kick? Make my spicy smoked nuts.

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Smoked Southwestern Nuts

Nothing is easier than smoking nuts. Smoking nuts only takes 20-25 minutes. The smoke adds such a wonderful flavor to the nuts that you’ll want to make a big batch

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword nuts, smoked

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings pound

Calories 3486kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

1 pound nuts raw. I used a mix of peanuts, pecans, almonds and cashews
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons kosher salt

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).
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.
Place the nuts in a medium bowl.
Combine the remaining ingredients in another bowl and pour over the nuts. Toss to coat completely.
Spread nuts out on a foil-lined baking sheet to cool and dry completely.
Serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Spicy 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 nuts only takes 20-25 minutes. If you want your smoked spicy nuts extra smoky and extra spicy, add a bit of chipotle powder. You won’t be sorry!

Perfectly Smoky And Spicy

This version of smoked spicy nuts isn’t in-your-face spicy. There’s a nice subtle spiciness to them, along with that great smoke flavor. They make for the perfect party treat. I like to use a mix of nuts but you can stick with your favorites instead. No one will fault you if you smoke a huge batch of almonds! I would!

Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket

Also try my fantastic smoked rosemary nuts and my smoked southwestern nuts. And my smoked peanuts in the shell are amazing too!