Recipe for Optimal BBQ Seasoning: A Simple, Homemade, Smoked Version

Crank Up Your Grill with Homemade Smoky Seasoning

Recipe for Optimal BBQ Seasoning: A Simple, Homemade, Smoked Version

If you're tired of store-bought smoked condiments, why not whip up your own at home? This homemade smoky seasoning can elevate your meat, fish, or any dish that needs a smoky kick. You'll only need a simple hob smoker, which we'll guide you through making.

Here's a kickass recipe for creating a homemade hob smoker and our badass smoky seasoning mix. Get ready to be the ultimate grilling champion!

The Lowdown on Your Smoky Seasoning Recipe

This badass seasoning blend will give your BBQ game an unmatched level of flavor and smokiness. follow the instructions below to make your own hob smoker and whip up some truly remarkable smoky seasoning.

What You'll Need

For the Smoker (Base)

• 2 oz each of tea leaves, long-grain rice, rock salt, and sugar
• 4 dried herb stems such as sage or thyme
• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

For the Seasoning Mix

• 4 tbsp sea-salt flakes
• 2 tbsp white, black, or pink peppercorns
• 2 peeled mandarin or orange skins, torn and air-dried for two days
• 2 dried red chillies, broken
• 8 dried bay leaves, crumbled
• 1 tbsp dried sage or thyme leaves, crumbled

Directions

Make Your Hob Smoker

1. Prepare the Smoker Environment: To create your homemade hob smoker, you'll need a large skillet or wok with a lid. Line the bottom with foil for easy cleanup.
2. Add Smoking Ingredients: Place the tea leaves, rice, rock salt, sugar, dried herb stems, and cinnamon sticks in the skillet.
3. Get Smoking: Heat the mixture over low heat until it starts to smoke. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.

Infuse Your Seasoning Mix

1. Once the mixture is smoking, place the sea-salt flakes, peppercorns, mandarin or orange skins, red chillies, bay leaves, and dried sage or thyme leaves in a mesh strainer or a piece of cheesecloth.
2. Position the Smoker: Place the strainer or cheesecloth over the skillet, ensuring it doesn’t touch the smoking mixture. Cover the skillet with the lid to trap the smoke.
3. Inhale that Smoky Aroma: Let the seasoning smoke for about 30 minutes to an hour, or until it has absorbed a rich, smoky aroma.

Combine and Store Your Seasoning Mix

1. Once the seasoning has smoked, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely.
2. Mix It Up: Mix all the smoked ingredients together in a bowl. Store the seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature.

Get Lit Tips

• Ensure you're in a well-ventilated area when smoking to avoid inhaling too much smoke.
• Adjust the smoking time based on how strong you prefer the smoky flavor.
• This seasoning is versatile and can be used on meats, fish, or vegetables for an unparalleled smoky flavor.

Kickstart your grilling season with this amazing DIY smoky seasoning, and leave your guests begging for more. Happy grilling, my friend! 🔥

This smoky seasoning blend, made with our homemade hob smoker, will elevate your food-and-drink experiences, offering a delightful smoky touch to your cooking lifestyle. With this recipe, you'll be able to create and customize your own home-and-garden smoky seasoning that can enhance the flavor of all your meals.

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