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Smoked BBQ Saltine Crackers Recipe

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Smoked BBQ Saltine Crackers are a smoky, savory snack featuring crispy saltine crackers coated with a buttery, flavorful BBQ seasoning blend and smoked to perfection at low heat. Perfect for game days or casual gatherings, these crackers deliver a delightful crunchy texture with a rich BBQ flavor.

Ingredients

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Crackers

  • 2 sleeves of saltines

Seasoning Mixture

  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup avocado oil
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 3 tbsp BBQ rub
  • ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Seasoning Mixture: Place the melted butter in a container, then add avocado oil, ranch seasoning packet, BBQ rub, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined to create a smooth, flavorful coating.
  2. Coat Crackers: Place the saltine crackers in a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Pour the prepared seasoning mixture over the crackers.
  3. Mix Crackers and Seasoning: Gently flip and shake the bag a few times to ensure all crackers are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture without crushing them.
  4. Let Crackers Absorb: Lay the bag flat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Flip the bag flat again and let sit for another 5 minutes. Repeat this step two more times, allowing the crackers to absorb the flavors evenly.
  5. Prepare for Smoking: Arrange the coated crackers evenly in a single layer on wire racks placed over sheet pans lined with aluminum foil. Use two racks and pans if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Smoke Crackers: Place the wire racks with crackers into a smoker preheated to 200°F (93°C). Smoke the crackers for 1 hour, allowing the smoky flavors to penetrate and the coating to adhere firmly.
  7. Cool Down: Once smoked, remove the crackers from the smoker and allow them to cool completely on the racks; this helps achieve a crispy texture.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the cooled, smoked BBQ saltine crackers to a serving dish and enjoy this savory, crunchy snack.

Notes

  • Use a low-smoking temperature (200°F) to gently infuse smoky flavor without burning the crackers.
  • Be careful when mixing the crackers to avoid breaking them.
  • Avocado oil is used for its mild flavor and high smoke point; you may substitute with another neutral oil if preferred.
  • Feel free to adjust the BBQ rub and brown sugar quantities to taste for more or less sweetness and spice.
  • Use a mild wood like apple or cherry for smoking to complement the BBQ flavors without overpowering.

Keywords: smoked snacks, BBQ crackers, saltine crackers, smoked appetizers, game day snacks

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