Stove Top Smoker In-flight Almonds

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole almonds
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons hickory chips

Recipe

• 1 toss the almonds together with the oil in a large bowl until coated. sprinkle the sugar, salt, and cayenne over them while tossing until the nuts are evenly coated. spread the seasoned almonds in an even layer over the bottom of a perforated 8 x 11 inch aluminum foil pan.
• 2 set up the smoker using the wood chips and smoke the almonds until the nuts are toasted and the coating is glossy, about 14 minutes. remove from the heat and cool them completely.
• 3 the nuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. serve them at room temperature or warm them in a 250ºf oven for 5 minutes before serving.