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Smoked Sweet & Spicy Cashews

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 Min

Cook Time

1 Hr

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

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
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 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

  • Step 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

  • Step 3

    Spread cashews out on a sheet tray and place directly on the grill grate. Cook nuts for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

    01:00

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 4

    Remove from grill and let cool. Enjoy!

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