Smoked Pistachios....Raspberry Chilpolte www.spiceologist.com

[jcboxlot]

220 degrees
sugar maple wood
1 hour and 1/2

EVOO and any favorite rub. 


This rub had a nice heat and sweet, lingers a bit, nice job well done.

You almost have to eat these like sunflower seeds to get the flavor off the shell.


I'd use this rub on chicken or veggies if you like heated veggies.

I'll prob try this on walnuts next..........

 

[DivotMaker]

How did the smoke/rub affect the meat of the nut?  I love pistachios, but know you sure can't eat the shell!

 

[jcboxlot]

Little, rub most stuck to outside of shell with EVOO.

I guess what I meant to say eat like a sunflower seed.........spit method

Take the flavor off, crack/peel, throw away shell.  Next time I'll look for "husked" pistachios.  Non shell.


The raspberry rub with heat is a winner.


 

 

[DivotMaker]

Thanks John!

 

[elkins20]

Hey John, have you ever smoked almonds, if so do you have a recipe? I am trying to get close to the Blue Diamond smoked almond taste. Thanks in advance...

 

[jcboxlot]

Basic recipe is evoo and rub.  225 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

I never tried any "naked" without rub, though it should work.   

Almonds will work in the smoker.

 

[elkins20]

Thanks John for the quick reply, darn sinus headache, too much yard work yesterday.