Recipes

Smoked and Spiced Nuts

Preparation & Cooking Time: Prep time: 5 minutes | Grilling time: 20 to 30 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

Recipe from Weber's Charcoal Grilling™ by Jamie Purviance

  • 1 teaspoon packed golden brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (or ½ teaspoon of each)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 cups mixed salted nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, etc.)
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 

Method

  1. Prepare a two-zone fire for low heat (250° to 350°F). 

  2. In a small bowl mix the sugar, thyme, cayenne, and mustard powder between your fingertips.

  3. Pour the nuts into a large disposable foil pan. Add the oil and seasonings. Toss to coat the nuts evenly, and then spread them in a single layer.

  4. Add the wood chunks to the charcoal, and put the lid on the grill. When the wood begins to smoke, place the pan of nuts over indirect low heat and cook, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the nuts are toasted and have a nice smoky flavor, 20 to 30 minutes, shaking the pan with tongs a couple times to prevent the nuts from burning. Wearing insulated barbecue mitts, remove the pan from the grill and let the nuts cool completely in the pan. The nuts will become crispier as they cool. Serve at room temperature. Store any remaining nuts in an airtight container.


Notes

Special equipment: large disposable foil pan, 2 medium hickory wood chunks