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These smoked almonds are made in the oven, but the lovely flavor might convince you to get a smoker. The recipe is great as is, or you can add a little sugar and cinnamon for a sweet variation.

1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons water
1 1/2 cup shelled, unblanched almonds
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt (more, if needed)
Mix together liquid smoke and water; pour over almonds and mix to cover all almonds. Place in shallow Pyrex pan, cover and let stand overnight.
Next day heat almonds in 300 degrees F oven. When they are warm add about 1 teaspoon butter. Toss to coat almonds, adding more butter if necessary.
Roast in oven 40 to 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Cool and store in a covered container.
Marinda, Minnesota, USA
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reviews & comments
November 9, 2016
I actually add a couple of pinches of sugar to this. Helps the flavor imho because liquid smoke can be a bit fake tasting on its own.