Smoked Almonds

Are you looking for new ways to prepare your almonds? If so, smoked almonds are a unique treat that goes particularly well with meaty dishes. Whether you serve them as a side dish or as a garnish or topping, their distinctive flavor goes well with barbecue, roasts, and more. Here's a few suggestions on how you can make your own smoked almonds and add a rustic mien to your meal.

Fortunately, making smoked almonds isn't difficult. There are a variety of different ways to smoke your almonds, liquid smoke being the easiest. Since this substance is also used to flavor or save different meats, using liquid smoke is especially ideal if you plan to serve meat along with it. With liquid smoke, all you need to do is soak your almonds for approximately twenty-five minutes. Dry them, then spread your almonds on a baking sheet and toast them for around an hour or until they're toasty brown. Feel free to add other spices such as garlic, cayenne pepper, or even simple sea salt.

If you'd rather use real smoke, there are a variety of different types of wood to choose from, including mesquite, cherry, apple, walnut, birch, and many more. Different woods provide different flavors over time, and keep in mind that some take longer than others to imprint on the almonds. Once you've purchased your bag of wood chips, you're ready to create delicious, smoky almonds! Simply spread them on a cookie sheet and smoke them the same way you would any cut of meat.

Almonds prepared this way are more than just a delicious addition to any meal. They're also quite nutritious as well, being rich in vitamin E, fiber, protein, omega fats, magnesium, calcium, selenium, and much more. Best of all, cooking doesn't diminish any of their healthful benefits, leaving you with a topping or garnish is as good for you as it tastes.

Of course, if you're in a hurry, it's perfectly possible to buy smoked almonds at your local organic store. While packaged smoked almonds may not have the same flavor as homemade ones, it's possible to create the same effect by toasting them in your oven until the almonds are golden brown. With this in mind, it's easy to see why so many people choose smoked almonds for many of their recipes. Give your meals a new twist and try this amazing seed.

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