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Smoked Sweet & Spicy Cashews
By Traeger Kitchen
You'll go nuts for these sweet and spicy cashews. Red pepper chili flakes, fresh rosemary, and our Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup make for a sweet snack.
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
1 Hours
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
6
Units of Measurement:
main
| 3 Tablespoon | Sambal Oelek |
| 1 Tablespoon | smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought) |
| 1 | lemon, zested |
| 1/2 Tablespoon | fresh chopped rosemary |
| 1 Teaspoon | red pepper flakes |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | cayenne powder |
| 1 Pound | cashews |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
In a small bowl, combine sambal oelek, simple syrup, lemon zest, rosemary, red pepper flakes and cayenne. Pour mixture over cashews and toss to coat.
Ingredients
3 Tablespoon Sambal Oelek
1 Tablespoon smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
1 lemon, zested
1/2 Tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 Teaspoon cayenne powder
1 Pound cashews
3
Spread cashews out on a sheet tray and place directly on the grill grate. Cook nuts for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
Remove from grill and let cool. Enjoy!
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