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a bowl of smoked Cheez It crackers on a platter with smoked cheese and summer sausage

Smoked Crackers on a Grill or Smoker

Staci at Random Sweets
Up your tailgate or party game. Once you do this, you will forever ruin plain crackers for yourself.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Gas or charcoal grill OR a smoker

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons liquid smoke
  • 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
  • 48 ounces crackers

Instructions
 

  • Stir together olive oil, liquid smoke and garlic powder. Place crackers in a large aluminum pan. Pour olive oil mixture evenly over crackers. Toss to coat thoroughly. 

Smoker Method

  • Place pan of crackers on smoker filled with pellets of choice. Heat to approximately 175°F. Smoke for 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. 
  • Remove crackers from heat and cool 5 minutes. Place in airtight container or zipper bag. Refrigerate at least 3 days for optimal infused smoke flavor.

Grill Method with Smoke Tube and Pellets

  • Heat grill to approximately 175°F. Place pan of crackers on grill. Light smoke tube filled with pellets of choice. Smoke with lid closed for 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. 
  • Remove crackers from heat and cool 5 minutes. Place in airtight container or zipper bag. Refrigerate at least 3 days for optimal infused smoke flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 503mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 3mg
Keyword appetizer, crackers, entertaining, hostess gift, savory crackers, tailgate

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