Smoked Almonds

I smoke almonds quite a bit and have had success with this recipe:

4 lbs Almond
6 TB Worcestershire sauce
2 TB granulated garlic
2 tsp salt or sea salt

In a large bowl and using a large serving spoon, mix the almonds with the sauce until completely coated. Add garlic, mix till evenly covered. Add salt, mix till evenly coated. Lay almonds in a single layer on cookie sheets. Once layered on the cookie sheets, I sprinkle on some more garlic (only if you like it heavier) and a little more salt.

My cookie sheets fit into the Elite's slots or set on grills. Smoke at 225* for 3-4 hrs depending on how toasted you would like the almonds. I turn the almonds half way through the smoke. I go longer on the smoke to get them real toasty.

I found the almonds fall through the grills so you're going to have to use the cookie sheets.

I'm smoking the garlic almonds quite often. Never out of stock on them. They have great health benefits, and I snack on them a lot. Most of the time I tend to go lighter on the salt. I've sent batches to family in Chicago and have given them to friends. They love them, and I'm always getting requests.

If you prefer another taste, you could substitute ground dried chipotle powder, barbecue powder, celery salt or anything you can think of for the garlic.

Hope you enjoy.

Pags.... Do you use raw almonds? When my coworker asked about smoking them, I never thought about this.

I get bulk raw almonds from WinCo.

Paggs,

Is it because they are "raw" almonds that you can smoke them for 3-4 hours?

I guess so. At least you're not roasting roasted almonds. Besides the thought of another smoker's product in my Cookshack sends shivers up my spine.

I've seen recipes with much shorter smokes, maybe that's because they're already roasted. Mine turn out crispy, not burnt.
People seem to like them. Start with 2 hrs and take a sample. You can always smoke longer. I also figured the raw almonds would be cheaper than roasted.

I'm eating some as we speak, er write.

Frogmats or the Cookshack seafood grill work great for things like this.

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Smoke at 225* for 3-4 hrs depending on how toasted you would like the almonds. I turn the almonds half way through the smoke.

I have to try this recipe.

Please forgive me for sounding like a complete dolt, but what exactly do you do when you "turn" the almonds? I can't get this picture out of my head of the world's smallest spatula.

Just flip them so all sides get smoke.

Hi Pags,

How much wood do you use and what kind do you use? Do they taste similar to the Blue Diamond Smokehouse brand of smoke almonds?

Thanks,

Brett

I use 5 oz. of hickory. They're similar to Blue Diamond. It's been awhile since I've had theirs. Mine turn out a little more toastier.

I pay between $2.88-3.48/lb. buying the almonds in bulk. That means, if you smoke them yourself, you'll get them for less than half the price Blue Diamond charges. I haven't checked our local flea market produce section. They're probably even cheaper from our local farmers.

Well I've smoked about 12 pounds of almonds so far. Half have been seasoned with granulated garlic and the other half with Cookshack Chicken Rub. It has all turned out great. I have found that they get better after sitting in a zip lock bag for a day or so. You have to watch though, they are very addictive. I know have freinds bugging me to smoke for them!

Way to go Dr. Dan. I, too, have noticed the almonds seem to pick up more smoke flavor if they sit in a container for a day or two. Go figure. But that's OK with me. They're great.

I've got friends making the same request. They'll supply the almonds if I smoke the almonds for them. What with the other ingredients and the prep time I think I should charge them a lb. or two.

Hi Guys!! I have not been around for awhile. I just saw this, ran to the store and bought 4 lbs and loaded my smoker...I am using the seafood grill and will do a couple of loads....I hope you are all well and I will keep you posted...


SG

Great snacks. Healthy too.

Where do you guys find raw almonds?

Any health food store should carry them. You can also shop online. I like to use Nuts online. Very friendly staff and they guarantee your satisfaction.

Good luck!

You can buy them in bulk by the lb at WinCo, Whole Foods, farmer's markets, produce section at flea markets, and roadside produce stands. The last three may be a California phenomenon. I'm sure other grocery stores carry them in bulk also.

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Originally posted by Doug552:
Where do you guys find raw almonds?

Sams Club....3lb bag for just under $10.00