What have you cooked that surprised you with how much better it turned out with smoke, other than the normal ribs, ham, bacon, jerky, roasts, etc? I'm looking for some interesting things to try. For myself, whole beef shank, octopus, ham loaf, even meatloaf, all turned out better than I ever expected, and one or two of those are not widely done. I am wondering about fairly basic things, not complicated recipes. But unusual recipes would be fair game.
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Asparagus, with a little butter, lemon, garlic and Cajun seasoning.Comment
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Lasagna, ravioli, just about any pasta. Swiss cheese is still one of my favorites. Salsa. POTATO SKINS.Comment
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Sweet Corn. I use two bags of frozen corn, I smoke one bag for about an hour and add to the other to make this recipe.
Smoked Cream Corn
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1–1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add corn, heavy cream, salt, pepper, sugar, cayenne pepper and nutmeg.
Stir to combine.
In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk and flour. Pour into corn mixture and stir to combine.
Cook, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes, or until thickened and corn is cooked.
Season with additional salt, pepper, sugar, cayenne pepper and/or nutmeg if desired.
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Hotdogs, of all things, are about 100X better smoked.Comment
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Thick sliced bologna.
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Deviled eggsComment
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Everything. But ti be more specific, brussel sprouts with a little olive oil on a rack over screaming hot coals. Only takes a couple of minutes.Comment
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Fresh pineapple, mango, and peaches with a kiss of smoke.Comment
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Jalapeno Cheddar brats. I'm more of a purist when it comes to brats and never much cared for the cheesy or flavored kind but these were amazing. I slice them up and serve as appetizersComment
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