New Smoker, need something new to smoke

[emsee381]

I am picking up my new smoker today, the MasterBuilt Extra Wide from Bass Pro Shop. I have been using a Char-Grill SFB for the last 5 years, and I think it performed it's last smoke over Thanksgiving. The metal has warped so bad in the firebox that the tray no longer closes properly it burns through fuel faster than a jackrabbit on a date. So, I decided to make the move to a propane smoker. And, for the price, the MasterBuilt seemed to be a good deal.

Anyways, new smoker means new things to smoke. I am planning on trying some cold smoking (Never done it before). Figure with the cold temps, I should easily be able to the temps low enough to smoke. So, I was thinking about trying some cheeses. I am also planning on trying to do some bacon within the next couple weeks. I almost feel like I have smoked everything. Ribs, Shoulder, Brisket, Fatties, chicken, turkey, ham, meatloaf, venison, elk, buffalo...hell, I have even tried to make jerky out of alligator (not a good idea). I want to try sausage sometime but I don't have a meat grinder. Anybody have any ideas for something new?

 

[mtm408]

Quite the list of meats!  I don't see any veggies like jalapenos or jalapeno poppers!  You could also try smoking nuts, spices or cheese.

I'm sure you'll get some creative ideas from this group.

Good smokin... 

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Smoked hard boiled eggs make great deviled eggs, and egg salad! There's some good lox and Gravlox recipes here too if you have access to good wild salmon.

 

[emsee381]

I have done Dino eggs before. Delicious but deadly. Hard boiled egg wrapped in sausage, wrapped in bacon. Smoke, cut in half and then make deviled eggs out of the egg in the middle. 

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• emsee381
• Sep 25, 2011

The other things were cheese stuffed jalapenos wrapped in bacon.

 

[emsee381]

I do salmon whenever I can, but here in Cincinnati, it is hard to get good fresh fish.

 

[emsee381]

Never thought about smoking nuts. That sounds interesting.

 

[bbqbrett]

Never thought about smoking nuts. That sounds interesting.

If you like nuts it is great.  I am going to do some almonds and sunflower seeds this weekend if I can get a break from the weather.

 

[kathrynn]

Todd did some nuts that I can't wait to try!  Just need some time!  Here is a link.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/120442/smoked-mixed-nuts

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Never thought about smoking nuts. That sounds interesting.

If you like spicy nuts, this is a good one:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/96021/spicy-and-sweet-smoked-nuts

 

[smoking b]

You could make up some snack mix to smoke. I have had lots of requests for the type I make. Chex mix, bananas, pickles, sugar, butter, beans, rice, peppers, Triscuits - just about anything you can think of...