Smoked Eggs

Slicing into an egg still in the smoker.

Taking average hard-boiled eggs to the next level by smoking them. Perfect on their own as an appetizer, in an egg salad, and smoked deviled eggs for a crowd-pleasing cookout element.

Course Appetizer, Side

Cuisine American, Southern

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 63kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

1 smoker

Ingredients

6-8 eggs (or more for a crowd)

Instructions

Smoking Raw In-Shell Eggs

Preheat the smoker to 300°F (150℉) and fill the hopper with the wood pellets.
Place the raw, in-shell eggs directly on the smoker grate (use an egg tray if you're concerned about the eggs moving around).
Close the smoker lid and smoke the eggs for 30-35 minutes.
Remove the eggs from the smoker with tongs and gently place them in a bowl of ice water.
Reduce the smoker's temperature to 225℉ (107℃).
After the eggs cool, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shells. Gently peel them, being careful not to damage the egg.
Return the eggs to the smoker for 25-30 minutes or until they turn a beautiful yellowish color.

Boiling the Eggs

Gently place the eggs in a saucepan, making sure not to overcrowd. Cover them with at least an inch of cold water, and bring them to a boil over medium heat.
Boil the eggs for 8-10 minutes, and then transfer them to an ice water bath. A slotted spoon makes that job easier.
After the eggs cool, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shells. Gently peel them, being careful not to damage the egg.
Preheat the smoker to 225℉ (107℃).
Put the peeled eggs in the smoker and smoke them for 25-30 minutes or until they have the desired color. Enjoy!

Notes

Mild flavor pellets, like apple or maple, work best with eggs. The stronger-flavored hardwoods might be overpowering.
If you prefer cooking your raw, in-shell eggs at a lower temperature (maybe you're smoking more than eggs), it will take around an hour or a little longer at 225℉ (107℃).
Please remember that the nutritional data is a rough estimate and varies depending on the ingredients used in the recipe.

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