Sweet and Spicy Smoked Nuts

[Scarbelly]

These are a little work but well worth the effort. I modified a recipe I found on SMF and these were completely gone at the end of the cocktail hour we had in the neighborhood last nite

Here is the recipe
Spiced Nuts Modified

2 TBS Warmed Bacon Fat ( we keep a container in Fridge for gravies etc)
40 oz Mixed Nuts
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1/3 Cup Tapatio
1/4 Tsp Chipotle Powder
Heat the fat in a Wok add Nuts to coat then add the remaining ingredients until sugar melts and nuts are well coated
Add
1 Tsp Dry Mustard
1 Tsp Chili Powder
1 1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tsp Cayanne Pepper
1/4 Cup Honey

Stir together and simmer over med low heat for 20 minutes stirring regularly. Do Not Walk Away - This will burn in a heartbeat
Remove to pan with holes to allow smoke to penetrate and smoke for about 4 hours




Here they are smoked and waiting to cool down and firm up

[Uncle-Honky]

Sheeesh! I can see why they were gone at the end. They look wonderful. The wife says I'm doing these ones as well.

[morkdach]

them be great with a cold one or 2

[Slanted88]

Damn sure look good & I could chow on them with some Natty's!

[WALLE]

Good lawrd, man! You are on it! Those look great. Do they end up with a hard glaze, or are they sticky?

The kids have been wanting me to do some cinnamon sugar almonds, but I just haven't been brave enough!

[Scarbelly]

Good lawrd, man! You are on it! Those look great. Do they end up with a hard glaze, or are they sticky?

The kids have been wanting me to do some cinnamon sugar almonds, but I just haven't been brave enough!

They are a little sticky but not too bad - The hard part is standing there watching and stirring for 20 min. You really can't walk away even for a minute or they will burn .

[papapigrib]

Those do look mighty tasty. My problem would be standing there for 20 min and not digging in. Great job.

[randoCammando]

(2 TBS Warmed Bacon Fat )

Im hooked lol send me some im 20 min away lol
good job man