pistachios

pensrock · May 14, 2011, 01:07:49 PM

Did a double batch of Seemores 'Blazen Pistachios' but made a few changes. :D
I wanted to spice them up a bit. ;D

For two pounds of pistachios I used:
2 T melted butter
6 T liquid from pickled jalapenos
6 T Frank's X-Hot cayenne sauce
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
2 tsp Soileau's seasoning (Thanks Pat)

All mixed and into a 250 degree F smoker with smoke still rolling from the cheese smoke this morning.

Ready to come out after an hour or so, I did mix them a couple times during the smoke.

Onto newspaper to cool. :)

If they crisp up when cooled they will be really good. I had to try a few out of the smoker, still hot.
Finger lickin good. :D

deb415611 · May 14, 2011, 01:16:45 PM

Nice Greg! where did you get the basket?

pensrock · May 14, 2011, 01:27:26 PM

QuoteNice Greg! where did you get the basket?

Its a secret. ;) ;D

I picked it up at either Wally World or K-Mart. I found it in the office supply area. It is aluminum and HAD rubber feet on it. I peeled the feet off and it works great. Since its aluminum I just toss it in the dishwasher with the racks. :)

deb415611 · May 14, 2011, 01:41:42 PM

Thanks, I have seen them in the office supply section.... just never thought about using it for the smoker.

I saw a set today at Costco - it had a basket like that and then had a saucepan shaped one with the mesh & a cover for the saucepan. It was 39.99 so I passed.

pensrock · May 14, 2011, 07:03:19 PM

This one was only a few dollars. Can't remember exactly but it was fairly cheap.

hal4uk · May 14, 2011, 07:57:28 PM

Dang, Pens... That's BRILLIANT!

pensrock · May 15, 2011, 12:18:13 PM

After cooling they were not as crisp as I liked so I put them into the dehydrator for a couple hours. Now they are great. :)

muebe · May 15, 2011, 12:24:01 PM

Great Idea on the basket! And nice nuts :D

rdevous · May 16, 2011, 11:48:36 AM

I love this forum!!!

Where else can a guy tell another guy..."Nice nuts"..."Your nuts look great"..."Your nuts really taste delicious"...and no one steps away from him!!! ;D :) ;D

Ray

pensrock · May 16, 2011, 01:53:55 PM

I have also had a lot of people tell me I AM NUTS. Now where did they come up with that idea? ;) ::)

OU812 · May 16, 2011, 02:23:07 PM

Looks great!

I have gotta try these someday, I love pistachios but hate the price tag.

Hopefull Romantic · May 23, 2011, 06:39:06 AM

Quote from: rdevous on May 16, 2011, 11:48:36 AM

I love this forum!!!

Where else can a guy tell another guy..."Nice nuts"..."Your nuts look great"..."Your nuts really taste delicious"...and no one steps away from him!!! ;D :) ;D

Ray

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Pensrock they do look great and I am going to have to try them. In Arabic, Pistachios are called Aleppo Nuts (supposably where the nut originated) and that is where I am now. I will make sure to pick up few pounds before heading home and try that with your and Seemore recipes.

HR

pensrock · May 23, 2011, 09:13:51 AM

Hady, you will love these. :)

iceman · May 23, 2011, 10:12:36 AM

This place is just nuts!!! :D :D :D
That Soileau's kicks it up just right. I can't seem to keep enough Pistachios around the house anymore.
I tried almonds with this recipe also. YUMMY!!! :P ;D

Hopefull Romantic · May 23, 2011, 01:45:38 PM

Quote from: pensrock on May 23, 2011, 09:13:51 AM
Hady, you will love these. :)

Pensrock the pistachios you used were unroasted rigt??

Hady