Roasted peanuts

[Dumprdog]

I figure somebody here has tried this and I am curious. Are roasted peanuts in the shell (unsalted) worth the time to smoke, or should they be left as is? If you have done this, time, temp and any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Braz]

I'd say it is worth a shot. What's the worst that can happen, the squirrels get them?

 

[fivetricks]

I would actually go with the salted ones myself. Or even figure out how to get a bit of sweet on them. That way you have a flavor to contrast the smoke flavor on the shells.

Also, like cheese, I'm guessing you would want an off gassing period after smoking them to take some of the harshness away

 

[jcam222]

Wonder if you could smoke boiled peanuts?

 

[Dumprdog]

Smoked 'em 3 hrs. Not much difference. I think the red nut covering (called a testa, who knew, right) and the dryness of the nut prevents any smoke to accumulate. Might try the salted ones, maybe the salt will sweat with the heat and allow the smoke to stick. I don't think soaking would be of any use.