Smoking Vegetables To Enhance Flavor
Smoking foods dates back centuries and has become a popular way to enhance the flavor of a variety of foods, including vegetables. Smoking vegetables can be done at home and the procedure is quite simple. So, what vegetables can you smoke?
Smokable Vegetables
- Mushrooms – mushrooms have a hearty, savory taste and smoke well on their own.
- Tomatoes – smoking tomatoes will help to bring out a smoky flavor and texture.
- Garlic – garlic is a versatile vegetable that can be smoked and used in a variety of dishes.
- Onions – smoke onions to add a smoky depth of flavor to a variety of dishes.
- Brussels sprouts – smoking brussels sprouts will give them a smoky, slightly sweet flavor.
- Potatoes – smoked potatoes will have a smoky, earthy flavor and can be served with a variety of dishes.
- Carrots – smoking carrots will give them a sweet, earthy flavor and a tender texture.
How to Smoke Veggies
Smoking vegetables is a fairly straightforward process. Start by prepping the vegetables by either slicing, dicing, or roasting. Once the vegetables are prepared, place them on a sheet pan and smoke for 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the vegetable and desired doneness. In order to get the desired smoky flavor, wood chips or pellets need to be added to the smoker. Some popular wood options for smoking vegetables are applewood, hickory, or mesquite.
Smoking vegetables is a great way to enhance the flavor of vegetables and can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. From mushrooms to potatoes, there are a variety of vegetables that can be smoked. So grab your smoker and get experimenting!
