- Aug 11, 2005
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Ever try smoking your own peanuts. Great stuff.
I buy what are called "raw runners". Already shelled, but raw peanuts.
throw them in a bowl, mix in a little light olive oil, then add your flavoring.
I have tried: regular chili powder, CP with added jap powder, and added hab powder. Tried some garlic ones and a few others.
Stir that up so to coat the peanuts, then bring them out to the smoker.
I use a vegatable wok (square metal thingy with holes in it) throw them in there and place in the hot spot of your smoker (I actually need to get something with slightly smaller holes because peanuts will fall out when I) stir occasionally. They'll start to brown up a bit as they smoke, and a couple little guys will give their life for the greater good (couple will burn before the rest are done). 45min to bit over an hour or so.
Remove from heat.
Try one.
Eewww.. That's a bit soft, and hot.
Wait a little while and try another. Not bad, alot less soft.
About 15-20 minutes later, hey get the heck out of my peanuts kids! slight warmth left, but crunchy as a peanut should be. And a great level of spice too.
Experiment, they are really good.
I buy what are called "raw runners". Already shelled, but raw peanuts.
throw them in a bowl, mix in a little light olive oil, then add your flavoring.
I have tried: regular chili powder, CP with added jap powder, and added hab powder. Tried some garlic ones and a few others.
Stir that up so to coat the peanuts, then bring them out to the smoker.
I use a vegatable wok (square metal thingy with holes in it) throw them in there and place in the hot spot of your smoker (I actually need to get something with slightly smaller holes because peanuts will fall out when I) stir occasionally. They'll start to brown up a bit as they smoke, and a couple little guys will give their life for the greater good (couple will burn before the rest are done). 45min to bit over an hour or so.
Remove from heat.
Try one.
Eewww.. That's a bit soft, and hot.
Wait a little while and try another. Not bad, alot less soft.
About 15-20 minutes later, hey get the heck out of my peanuts kids! slight warmth left, but crunchy as a peanut should be. And a great level of spice too.
Experiment, they are really good.