Mesquite-Smoked Almonds

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare stove-top smoker with wood chips.
2. 2
   Poke about 50 holes throughout bottom of 12- x 8-inch disposable aluminum pan with fork or metal skewer.
3. 3
   Combine salt, sugar, chipotle powder, and 2 Tbs.
4. 4
   water in skillet, and bring to a simmer, swirling pan to dissolve salt and sugar.
5. 5
   Stir in almonds, and reduce heat to low.
6. 6
   Cook and stir 1 minute, or until bottom of skillet is dry and almonds start to lose some of their gloss.
7. 7
   Transfer to prepared aluminum pan.
8. 8
   Set pan of almonds on smoker rack, and smoke 10 to 25 minutes, checking to make sure they dont burn.
9. 9
   Remove from heat, and cool.
10. 10
    Store in airtight container up to 5 days.