Ovos defumados

Ingredientes

• 6-8 whole eggs

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   --- Cooking Eggs in the Smoker ---

2. 2

   Preheat your pellet or electric smoker to 300°F/150℉ and fill the hopper with your preferred wood pellets. A mild-flavor pellet, such as apple and maple, is recommended.

3. 3

   Place your raw eggs directly on the smoker grate; use an egg tray if you don't want the eggs moving around.

4. 4

   Close the smoker lid and let the eggs smoke for 30-35 minutes.

5. 5

   Use a kitchen spatula to remove the eggs from the smoker and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool them. Reduce the smoker temperature to 225℉/107℃.

6. 6

   Once the eggs have cooled, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shell, then gently peel it off, being careful not to damage the egg.

7. 7

   --- Boiling the Eggs ---

8. 8

   Add about an inch of water to a saucepan and boil.

9. 9

   Gently add eggs to the saucepan, using a spatula if desired for safety. Be sure to add eggs in a single layer making sure not to overcrowd.

10. 10

    Boil for 8-10 minutes, and then transfer to an ice water bath using a slotted spoon.

11. 11

    Once the eggs have cooled, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shell, then gently peel it off, being careful not to damage the egg.

12. 12

    --- Smoking Them ---

13. 13

    Put the eggs back in the smoker and smoke for 25-30 minutes or until they have the desired color.

14. 14

    Serve smoked eggs as a snack, in salads, or make deviled eggs. Enjoy!