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Ingredienti

• 6-8 whole eggs

Preparazione

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   --- Cooking Eggs in the Smoker ---

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   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.

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

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   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℃.

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   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 ---

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

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   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.

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

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    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.

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    --- Smoking Them ---

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

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