Smoked Pumpkin Seeds

[nate4g63]

Carved a few pumpkins with the kids and decided to take a stab at throwing the leftover seeds in the smoker. I have to admit they turned out pretty good. After cleaning I boiled them for 10 minutes in salt water. Dried lightly and added some salt, pepper, cayenne, and a little garlic powder. Smoked for 2 hrs at 250 over apple wood. Very nice crunch and the smoke isn't over powering. Just wanted to share!!!

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• nate4g63
• Oct 20, 2016

 

[smokin kat]

Those look great!  I haven't pre-boiled them before, I'll have to give that a try! 

 

[GaryHibbert]

I've tried smoking pumpkin seeds--wasn't real happy with the results. Never thought about boiling them first. Thinkin I'll give that a try. Thanks for the idea.

Gary

 

[merkin]

This is almost exactly my plan for when the kids carve their pumpkins this weekend!  I can taste them now.

 

[nate4g63]

From most of the research I did, sitting overnight in brine was also an option but most folks did the boil thing and had great results. Everyone will be a fan!!

 

[crazymoon]

N63, sounds like a tasty idea !

 

[bbqbrett]

I had some friends give me some pumpkin seeds a couple years ago. I brined them then tossed with some basic bbq rub and smoked with hickory. They came out really good. Have to see if I can get some more this year.

 

[scottma]

Great idea...Will have to try this weekend after we carve the pumpkins.  Thanks!

 

[bbqbrett]

I made some more this weekend. Used some applewood rub and smoked with a combo of apple and orange wood. Came out pretty good.

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• bbqbrett
• Nov 1, 2016

 

[disco]

What a great idea. Points.

Disco

 

[texassmokes]

Bringing back the dead. Lol. Just had a crazy thought to smoke my pumpkin seeds this year and thought I'd search here. Anyone have any other ideas/ seasoning?

 

[pumpkinseed]

Ancho powder, some partially smashed garlic cloves (which are also tasty to eat), onion slice or two, salt. Might need a small amount of veg oil to get the seasonings to stick to the seeds. Perhaps some jalapeno or other pepper slices. Bell peppers might work as a go with, don't know if they would give the seeds enough flavor as such.
Also good pan roasted in a cast iron pan when you want some faster. Smoked paprika and/or chipotle powder help with a smoky hint.