Stove Top Smoker Oysters Vanderbilt Recipes

ELECTRIC SMOKER SMOKED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Preheat an electric smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
• Shuck oysters and add them to a bowl along with their liquor. Add salt and let marinate for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wash 1/2 of the shells. Drain liquor from the oysters and place an oyster in each half shell.
• Place shells directly on the grate and smoke for 1 1/2 hours. Top each oyster with a dash of Worcestershire sauce before serving.

STOVE TOP SMOKER OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

Steps:

• Put the wood chips in the bottom of the smoker.
• Replace the bottom tray, and set in the rack.
• Lay the oysters in the half shell on the smoking rack.
• Start the oysters over medium heat and lower the heat slightly once the smoker lid is closed.
• Smoke until the oysters are very lightly colored and firm, but still plump and moist, 9 minutes over the heat after closing the smoker lid and about 6 minutes off the heat with the smoker lid closed.
• Check the oysters for doneness after they have been off the heat 5 minutes.
• Serve right from the smoker or drizzle them with melted butter and pass lemon wedges, a pepper mill, and a bottle of hot red pepper sauce.
• Or prepare your favorite stuffed oyster recipe, fold into a spinach omelet, or try them in Oysters Vanderbilt (see related separate recipe).

HOW TO USE A STOVE-TOP SMOKER

Steps:

• Read through the recipe carefully before you start. Some recipes require seasoning or marinating the food in advance; other recipes suggest you brine the food or take them to room temperature before smoking.
• Make sure the smoker parts are clean and dry before you start.
• Sprinkle the amount and type of wood chip you have chosen over the center of the bottom of the smoker, covering an area roughly the size of your burner.
• Put the drip pan in place. Always line the drip pan with a single layer of aluminum foil. This cuts cleanup time in half.
• Arrange whatever item(s) you are smoking on the rack. Newer smoker models have nonstick racks; older racks should be sprayed with vegetable cooking spray to prevent sticking and make for easier clean up.
• Be sure to leave space between items on the rack and between the food and the sides of the smoker.
• Close the lid about two-thirds of the way and center the smoker over a burner. Turn the heat to medium.
• When you see the first signs of smoking rising from under the drip pan, close the lid securely and start timing.
• Check the food for doneness at the time suggested in the recipe. Wear oven mitts or protect your hands with sturdy pot holders, grasp the handles firmly with one hand and slide the lid off with the other. Test the food as quickly as possible (with an instant-read thermometer or other methods suggested in the recipe) and slide the lid closed quickly if it needs more cooking time.
• When the food is ready, turn off the heat and remove the lid of the smoker, unless a recipe directs you to leave it on for a specified amount of time.

CHAR-GRILLED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place oysters in a baking pan, flat-side up.
• Stir butter, sriracha sauce, garlic, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice together in a bowl.
• Bake oysters in the preheated oven until they open slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the top shell of the oysters using a towel and an oyster knife, being careful not to spill the liquor. Gently cut the muscles that attach the oysters to the shell.
• Divide the butter mixture among the oysters, placing a dollop on each. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Broil oysters in the preheated oven until butter melts and Parmesan cheese is golden brown, about 5 minutes.

SMOKED OYSTER CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Seperate crescent dough triangles, and cut in half lengthwise with a sharp knife.
• You'll end up with 16 skinny triangles.
• Spread each thinly with approximately 1/4 teaspoons stone ground (or spicy) mustard. (Or mustard of your choice.) It doesn't need very much.
• Pour off oil, and drain oysters on paper towels to rid them of all the oil they pack them inches.
• At wide end of each, place 1-2 oysters, depending on size and how many you have, and roll up rolling towards pointed end.
• Place each, point side-down onto cookie sheet.
• In small bowl, whisk egg, add water, whisk til mixed.
• Lightly brush each with egg wash.
• Lightly sprinkle each with parmesan and a little bit of dried dill.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 12-15 minutes, or til light golden brown.
• Can serve with lemon slices if desired.

STOVE TOP SMOKER EASY SMOKE AND ROAST

Steps:

• Use two tablespoons of your preffered wood chips, depending on what type of meat you are using.
• Cover chicken, turkey or meat with foil and crimp around the smoker edges tightly so smoke does not escape.
• Smoke for approximately 45 minutes. remove foil, and place roast (as it is in the smoker) in oven at 400¼ F for 45 minutes uncovered.
• Inside will be moist and smoky - outside will be crispy and brown.
• If there's room in the smoker, place mushrooms, tomatoes or potatoes around the roast, but remove them before you put the smoker in the oven.
• For larger items the Camerons Multi-Roaster can be used.