Smoked Nuts
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Posted: 12/18/24
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Need an easy holiday gift or party snack? These easy Smoked Nuts that are made on your smoker are just want you need to make! They have a simple blend of seasonings that make them mouthwatering. Add the smoked flavor and they are out of this world! You can also make them on the grill or in the oven.
Whenever I go to a party, I’m always looking for a quick and easy snack, appetizer or treat to bring to the festivities!
These quick and easy Smoked Nuts are the answer to that problem! The best part is they are so easy to make with only a handful of seasonings that are probably already in your pantry. They are perfect for making when you are busy.
Another great time to make these is when you are tailgating or having company for the big game. It seems like beer and nuts always go together.
I also love making homemade gifts to share with loved ones, especially around the holidays. Place these smoked mixed nuts in a festive little bag, tie it with ribbon and you are set.
If you don’t have a smoker, you can still make these nuts in the oven or on the grill for a delicious snack!
Why You’ll Love This Smoked Nuts Recipe
- This recipe so quick and easy to prepare before you put it on the smoker.
- You can make a big batch, store them in the freezer and snack on them whenever you want!
- This is the perfect homemade gift to bring along to parties during the holiday season!
Ingredients For Smoked Nuts
- Seasonings – We used pantry seasonings that reminded us of our favorite homemade chex mix. They include seasoned salt, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Nuts – We used a combination of peanuts and cashews. You can really use any type of nut you want.
- Butter – For this recipe, we used salted butter to give them a rich taste.
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How to season nuts
In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Add cashews and peanuts to the bowl and toss until the nuts are well coated.
How to Smoke Nuts
- Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the seasoned nut mixture in a disposable aluminum roasting pan and place on smoker.
- Smoke nuts for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove them from the smoker and allow them to cool completely before enjoying.
How long do smoked nuts last?
Smoked nuts can be kept in an airtight container once cooled. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can also freeze smoked nuts for 2-3 months.
What wood chips are best for smoking nuts?
We like to use pecan or hickory wood chips for this smoked nuts recipe.
Pro Tips
- Start with raw, unroasted and unsalted nuts. If you use roasted nuts, they will burn in the smoker. If the nuts are salted, the nut mixture will be really salty.
- Substitute other nuts like pecan halves, walnuts halves, almonds (with skin to hold on to the seasoning), macadamias, pistachios etc for the cashews.
- Mix your seasonings up! Add a little chipotle for a kick. Other spices you could use are ginger, curry powder or cinnamon.
- Allow the nuts to cool completely before enjoying them. The texture changes from soft when they are hot off the smoker to crunchy when they have cooled.
- If you don’t have a smoker, you can simply grill or bake these nuts by following the same temperatures and instructions. If you want the smoke flavor, you could add a bit of liquid smoke to them, too.
- If you don’t want to use a pan, you can wrap your smoker grates with foil and place the nuts directly on the foil when smoking.
We hope you enjoy this quick and easy smoked nuts recipe to munch on! Double up to feed a crowd or freeze for another time, you’ll sure be glad you did!
More Great smoked snacks!
- Salty and sweet Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels are bursting with smoky flavor
- The perfect snack when you’re on the go and need some protein to keep you going is our Smoked Eggs.
- Need a quick appetizer? Smoked Taco Pretzel Bites are always a great option!
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Smoked Nuts
Quick and easy snack of smoked nuts that are seasoned and smoked on your smoker.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 pound unroasted and unsalted peanuts
- 1 pound unroasted and unsalted cashews
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer's directions.
- In a large mixing bowl combine seasonings and butter.
- Add the peanuts and cashews to mixing bowl. Toss to coat.
- Spread the nuts out in a disposable roasting pan and place on smoker
- Smoke for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from smoker and let nuts cool to room temperature. Store in air tight container.
Tips
- Start with raw, unroasted and unsalted nuts. If you pick up roasted nuts they will burn in the smoker. Also, if they are salted you are going to end up with a really salty smoked nut mixture.
- Substitute other nuts for the cashews like Pecan Halves, Walnut Halves, Almonds (with skin to hold on the seasoning), macadamias, pistachios etc.
- Mix your seasonings up! Add a little chipotle for a kick. Other spices you could use are ginger, curry powder, cinnamon etc.
- Allow the nuts to cool completely before enjoying them. The texture changes from soft when they are hot off the smoker to crunchy when they are cooled.
- If you don’t have a smoker you can simply grill these or bake these in the oven and follow the same temperatures and instructions. If you want the smoke flavor you could had a bit of liquid smoke to them, too.
- If you don’t want to use a pan you can wrap your smoker grates with foil and place the nuts directly on the foil when smoking.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 474kcal (24%), Carbohydrates: 21g (7%), Protein: 15g (30%), Fat: 40g (62%), Saturated Fat: 9g (56%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 21g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 10mg (3%), Sodium: 239mg (10%), Potassium: 461mg (13%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 119IU (2%), Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 41mg (4%), Iron: 3mg (17%)
coy says
I try to find things to add to the smoker when smoking other items. I came across this and tried it out using apple. I liked it but i think next time I will try the recomended woods from the recipe as the apple was a very light smoke flavor
Danielle Green says
I’m obsessed with buying smoked nuts at the store, so I had to give this recipe a try. I loved that I could include a variety of my favorite nuts like cashews and substituted almonds for peanuts. It was so good on my Traeger!
Megan Mitzel says
Glad to hear it!
Alison LaFortune says
Made these as an easy homemade gift. They were a big hit!
Megan Mitzel says
That’s a great idea! I’m glad it was a hit!
Malinda says
THANK YOU so much for this recipe!! We loved them so much! Saving this recipe for sure!! These will make awesome gifts!
Megan Mitzel says
Yes! They are fantastic, I’m so happy you loved them!
Lisa Lucidi says
Can I use blanched peanuts in this recipe?
Megan Mitzel says
As long as they are unroasted and unsalted, that should be fine!