Hickory Smoked Eggs Recipe
A hickory smoked eggs recipe allows for a different way of consuming fresh eggs. Smoked eggs can be consumed directly from the smoker or used as an ingredient for many dishes.
With raising poultry comes an abundance of farm fresh eggs, making it necessary to learn different methods for preparing them. The decision to make this hickory smoked eggs recipe increases the options for how they can be prepared.
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Of course, consuming delicious smoked eggs directly from the smoker is the best option. But let’s not limit the way they can be consumed.
Serving Smoked Fresh Eggs
There are a plethora of otions for serving these little bits of deliciousness. And in truth, there is never a bad way to consume them.
- peel and eat
- a different take on deviled Eggs
- salad topper
- macaroni salad with a twist
- egg salad sandwich
- or as pickled eggs
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Hickory Smoked Eggs Recipe – Equipment
- Smoker
Regardless of the model any type of smoker will do; electric, gas, pellet, even charcoal.
Hickory Smoked Eggs Recipe – Ingredients
There is no restriction to the type of wood chips to use. Apple wood chips will create a mild, slightly sweet smoked flavor, whereas oak or hickory provide a heavy smoked product.
- farm fresh eggs
- wood chips or pellets – apple, oak, or hickory wood chips
Hickory Smoked Eggs – Instructions
The instructions are extremely simple. Feel free to shorten the amount of time the eggs are in the smoker, but do not exceed the allotted time.
Keep in mind, the longer the steamed eggs are n the smoker, the higher the chances the egg whites will become rubbery and unappealing.
- soak wood chips in water for 20 to 30 minutes
- while the wood chips are soaking, steamed fresh eggs for 21 minutes
- pat wood chips dry, add to smoker
- bring smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit, add
- close the smoker door and process for 2 hours
- the final product will be slightly brown in color
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A hickory smoked eggs recipe allows for a different way of consuming fresh eggs. Smoked eggs can be consumed directly from the smoker or use it as an ingredient for many dishes. The process is extremely easy, taking only a few hours to complete.
Ingredients
- Farm fresh eggs, steamed
- Wood chips, apple, oak, or hickory
Instructions
- soak wood chips in water for 20 to 30 minutes
- while the wood chips are soaking, steamed fresh eggs for 21 minutes
- pat wood chips dry, add to smoker
- bring smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit, add
- close the smoker door and process for 2 hours
- the final product will be slightly brown in color
Notes
Consume as is, hard boiled, as deviled eggs, in macaroni salad, top of a salad, or even pickled.
Equipment
Smoker
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Farm fresh eggs are a staple food item for all who raise poultry. Creating simple, easy to make dishes allows the egg to shine.
Wow! This is such a unique way to make eggs. This summer, when I’m overrun with eggs, I cannot wait to try this!
Do you peel the eggs before putting in the smoker?
I do not.