I found a recipe here for mac n cheese which stated to light up a grill to 350° and smoke for about 45 minutes.
What if I want to add the dish to my offset smoker at about 275° along with what ever else I'm smoking at the time during the last hour or so of the cook time?
Should work out fine. I’ve smoked it like that before. You might not get a crusty edge in my experience, and you might watch for over smoking on that dish. My .02.
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It works fine, but I’ll caution that you can get too much smoke in Mac and cheese....I didn’t think it was possible to add too much smoke but you can!! I add a little more milk/cream to thin my rue down more because it will dry out and get thick if your not careful.
So I’ll smoke it for 30-45 mins then cover it with foil and that has really helped.
My smoked mac and cheese goes in the smoker for about 20 minutes and then I finish it in the oven. All it needs is a hint of smoke and you get the nice crust (the best part) from the oven.
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Yup, it'll work at that temp, I do it a lot. (I typically cook @275°~ish...)
Several well-made points above.^^^
Don't over smoke it; Try 20-30 mikes in th smoke, to start, if usin strong wood...
Foil cover, an finish in th stickburner, yer oven, or even crisp it up under yer broiler, last few mikes, with some extry cheese, crumbs, what have ya on top. if'n it suits ya.
Learn an enjoy, dial in on th smoke level ya want, in order to find yer smoker time.
Wood type, an even cheese type(s) makes a difference, like with all foods, as well.
It all works, make it yer own...
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The strong wood is a fantastic point! I cook more with oak nowadays. I used to cook with almond. Almond is great for meat but overpowers chicken and side dishes.
I do it in a Dutch oven at a lower temp with the lid on for about 2 hrs while cooking meat. I unload the meat and Cambro. I open the vents fully and take the lid off to get a crispy broil like consistency on the sides and top. It takes on very subtle smoke flavor because it is burning hot and very clean. Keep an eye on the BBQ temp - it can get really crispy fast if your fire is blazing. 15 minutes can be enough sometimes.
I've had smoked Mac & Cheese many times but I don't care for it.
I also don't care for the type of Mac & Cheese made with cheese sauce. Being a product of the deep south, I grew up eating Mac & Cheese made with eggs, condensed milk, and macaroni that was baked. Travel below the Mason and Dixon line, especially if you find African-American restaurants, and baked is what you'll find.
Looks delicious, but I would have added a light covering of bread crumbs before going into the oven. It's the best way cause that is the way my momma used to make it!!
Joetee I agree with those who said it needs not so much smoke. I have smoked it before in my PBC in a 12 " Lodge CI skillet for the entire cook...............way too smoky for my taste. I think short time in smoke then cover the pot or take to inside oven.
I put red peppers, onions, and jalapeños in mine, but I smoke them the day before and let them sit in the fridge overnight. Perfect amount of smoke flavor in the stove prepared Mac if you ask me (and everyone else who eats it all).
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