Smoked Almonds Food

SMOKED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Pour cooking oil over almonds in bowl.
• Toss to coat well.
• Spread on ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in 275 degree oven for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Pour nuts into medium bowl.
• Sprinkle with liquid smoke.
• Toss to coat well.
• Mix flour and salt in cup.
• Sprinkle over almonds.
• Toss to coat well.
• Spread on same baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Cool.

SMOKY ARUGULA AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the mustard and vinegar in a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Using a knife or mandoline, thinly slice the apple into half-moons. Add the apples to the dressing and toss to coat. Add the arugula, smoked almonds and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Dollop the ricotta over the top and serve immediately.

SMOKED ALMOND BRITTLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick silicone mat and lightly butter.
• In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil until it registers 230 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Transfer the almonds to the oven on another large-rimmed baking sheet until warmed through, but not toasted.
• When the syrup reaches 239 degrees F, stir the almonds into the syrup with 1 teaspoon salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the syrup is 300 degrees F and a rich caramel color; immediately stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
• Pour the brittle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, folding the border back towards the middle to distribute the heat evenly. Cool completely at room temperature and break into pieces.

SWEET SPICY SMOKEY ROASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, chop the bacon into small pieces. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, pour off most of the bacon fat from the hot skillet and add the butter. Add the sugar, five-spice powder, cayenne and salt and stir until the sugar dissolves and everything is combined. Add the almonds and stir to coat.
• Spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Stir in the bacon and serve warm or at room temperature.

SMOKED ALMONDS

Steps:

• You will also need a big chunk of well-soaked hickory and some shallow metal baskets or foil pans with holes poked inches I make lots at a time, so I put a few foil pans on each shelf.
• Dissolve as much salt as possible in enough water to cover the almonds, and soak for 1 hour. Pour off water and put the almonds in the pans a couple of layers deep.
• Once your other smoking is done, and the coals are still warm, add the hickory chunk to the coals, remove the water pan, put pans of almonds on the racks, cover, and let sit overnight or until smoker is cooled. No need to replenish the fire.
• Notes:.
• Once the water has evaporated, there will be a thin layer of salt on the outside. I suspect soaking is not necessary - probably dipping will do - I'll test this one day....
• Cooking time is soaking time plus estimated smoker time - I always just left it overnight. It is also possible that one hour is enough - gotta test this also --
• I am pretty sure this would also work on an electric smoker, maybe on a low heat. However, I can't picture doing this on a gas grill - too hot.

HOMEMADE SMOKED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Add garlic powder, celery salt, salt and liquid smoke; stir until blended. Add almonds and stir until well coated. Evenly spread almonds in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH SMOKED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Stir first 4 ingredients together in a bowl.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss in smoked almonds right before serving.
• This can be served as a sandwich or serve it on top of any kind of salad you wish.
• I prefer baby greens.

OVEN-SMOKED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°.
• Combine all the ingredients in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan or rimmed baking sheet.
• Toss until the nuts are well coated with the oil and seasonings.
• Spread the nuts in a single layer.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the nuts are fragrant and toasted (stay close to the oven during the final 10 minutes or roasting--the toasty fragrance will let you know when they are ready).
• Cool the nuts and store them in a tightly covered container.

HOMEMADE SMOKED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk egg white until foamy.
• Add garlic powder, celery salt, salt and liquid smoke; stir until blended.
• Add almonds and stir until well coated.
• Evenly spread almonds in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake at 300 degrees F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
• Cool.
• Store in an airtight container.