Hickory Smoked Shrimp Confederate House Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER SMOKED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and drizzle with olive oil. Toss shrimp around in the bag to evenly distribute seasoning. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
• Arrange shrimp in even rows in a 8x10-inch aluminum pan. Place thyme sprigs between each row. Drizzle butter mixture over shrimp.
• Place in the preheated smoker and cook shrimp until firm and orange-pink in color, about 30 minutes. The internal temperature should be 120 degrees F (49 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Do not overcook as the shrimp will become rubbery. Serve immediately.

HICKORY-SMOKED PORTERHOUSE STEAKS

Steps:

• About 2 hours before grilling, pat the steaks dry and return to the refrigerator, uncovered.
• Season the steaks all over with the sugar and 2 tablespoons each kosher salt and pepper. Let the steaks come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, soak 1 1/2 cups hickory wood chips in water, 30 minutes; drain.
• Preheat a grill to very low and prepare for indirect cooking: On a gas grill, turn off half the burners; on a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side. When the grill registers 225˚ F, add the wood chips: On a gas grill, fill a smoke box with the chips and place over direct heat; on a charcoal grill, sprinkle the chips over the coals.
• Place the steaks on the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat) with the strip side (the larger side) closest to the heat. Cover the grill and cook the steaks until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers registers 110˚ F, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Transfer the steaks to a baking sheet and tent with foil to keep warm.
• Increase the grill heat and prepare for direct cooking: On a gas grill, turn on all of the burners; on a charcoal grill, build a hot fire with new coals. Once the grill registers 425˚ F to 450˚ F, place the steaks over direct heat and cook, turning often and moving the meat around if it flares up, until a thermometer inserted into the center reaches 125˚ F for medium rare, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with flaky salt.

HICKORY SMOKED SHRIMP (CONFEDERATE HOUSE)

Steps:

• Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
• Dab sauce on shrimp and arrange on broiler pan.
• Broil 6 to 8 minutes, just until done.
• Serve 7 on each plate garnished with a sprig of parsley and a lemon wedge.

HICKORY HOUSE SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat a smoker for cooking with hickory wood at 240 degrees F.
• Wash and pat dry the wings. Dry-rub the wings with the Hickory House Dry Rub. Place the wings evenly on a smoker rack. Smoke in the smoker until they are golden brown, about 45 minutes. Arrange on a platter and serve with the Blue Cheese Dressing.
• Combine the brown sugar, paprika, cumin, dehydrated garlic, citric acid, celery seed, dill, mustard, black pepper, chile flakes, cayenne and white pepper in a bowl.
• Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, salt and white pepper in a bowl and stir to mix well. Fold in the blue cheese.

LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare Grits: Bring 7 cups water to a boil in a 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in grits; reduce heat to medium, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until tender. Fold in the cheese and 1/4 cup butter.
• 2. Prepare the Shrimp Sauce: Peel and devein shrimp.
• 3. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp; remove the bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet.
• 4. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in hot drippings in the skillet. Reduce heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add the shrimp; cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt and next 2 ingredients; toss to coat.
• 5. Sprinkle the flour over the shrimp mixture; toss. Add broth and the next 2 ingredients. Cook just until shrimp turn pink, stirring to loosen particles from the skillet. Stir in the bacon and parsley. Serve over grits with the green onions.

STOVE TOP SMOKER HICKORY SMOKED RIBS

Steps:

• Rub the salt, pepper and garlic powder into the ribs and carefully arrange on the rack to allow good circulation of the smoke.
• Place smoker in medium heat and smoke-cook for 45 minutes per pound.
• The smoking stage can be done in advance and refrigerated until just before serving.
• To finish, brush lightly with BBQ sauce and place on a cookie sheet into a 450º oven, watching and turning twice to crisp, or on an outdoor grill for 15 minutes.
• Serve with remainder of BBQ sauce on the side. The ribs will turn out tender with lots of flavor.