Barbecue Spice Nuts Recipes

BBQ SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Whisk the egg white in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in the spice rub and maple syrup. Add the almonds and cashews and toss to coat.
• Spread the nut mixture on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with a little sugar. Roast until golden brown, stirring halfway through, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 15 to 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
• Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
• Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
• Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
• Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

BARBECUE SEASONING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Use as a rub for ribs, chicken or pork.

SPICED MIXED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix the cayenne, cinnamon, ginger, mustard powder, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy. Toss in the nuts, then add the spice mixture and toss until well coated.
• Spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet; bake until dry, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
• Hot: These nuts are a not-too-spicy crowd pleaser. Cayenne, ginger and mustard powder give them mild heat.
• Hotter: Add 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder to the spice mixture, then continue as directed.
• Hottest: Add 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder to the spice mixture, then continue as directed. While the nuts are baking, fry 4 thinly sliced serrano chile peppers in 350 degrees F canola oil until crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels, season with salt and toss with the nuts.

EDDIE JACKSON'S HOUSEMADE BBQ NUTS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk the egg white in a bowl until foamy. Add the BBQ rub and syrup and mix until combined. Add the almonds and cashews to the bowl and mix.
• Spread the nut mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little sugar and cook on the middle rack until golden brown, stirring halfway, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

BARBECUED PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, butter, garlic powder and cayenne. Add peanuts; stir until evenly coated. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Spread on waxed paper; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.