Smoked Eggs
Smoked Eggs – If you haven’t tried smoked eggs, my friend, you’ve been missing out. They’re the perfect balance of tender, creamy yolks enveloped by a delicate layer of smoky goodness. These eggs are heavenly! 😇
If you love boiled eggs, then you have to try smoked eggs. They’re similar but a little softer. Plus, they absorb the smoke flavors quite easily, giving them a one-of-a-kind, insanely delicious flavor.
I smoke up a dozen or so pretty often and enjoy them all week long as a snack or in salads and other dishes. They also make for a great smoky twist on deviled eggs. There are tons of ways to use these beauties. 🤩
Smoked Eggs: A Two-Step Cooking Process
So, smoking eggs requires two steps. First, we cook the egg with the shell on – either by baking it directly on the smoker or boiling them. Then to infuse them with a smoky flavor, peel the eggs and smoke them until they’re a gorgeous yellow color and fully infused with plenty of smoky goodness. 🤤
Recipe Ingredients
- Eggs – Surprise! That’s the only ingredient you need for this recipe. I used about half a dozen, but you can make as many at a time as you choose.
How to Smoke Eggs
Cooking Eggs in the Smoker
- Preheat your pellet grill or electric smoker to 300°F/150℉ and fill the hopper with your preferred wood pellets.
- Cook – Place raw eggs directly on the smoker grate, or use an egg tray if you don’t want them moving around. Close the smoker lid and let the eggs cook for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove eggs from the smoker with kitchen tongs and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool them off.
- Peel – Reduce the smoker temperature to 225℉/107℃. Once the eggs have cooled, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shells. Then gently peel them off, being careful not to damage the eggs.
Boiling the Eggs
- Heat Water – Add water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Gently add eggs to the saucepan using a spatula. Add the eggs in a single layer making sure not to overcrowd. (Photo 1)
- Boil for 8-10 minutes and then transfer to an ice bath using a slotted spoon. (Photo 2)
- Peel – Once the eggs have cooled, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shells. Then gently peel them off, being careful not to damage the eggs. (Photo 3)
Smoking Eggs
- Smoke – Place the peeled eggs on the smoker and smoke for 25-30 minutes or until they have the desired color. (Photos 4-6)
- Serve the smoked eggs as a snack, in salads, or make deviled eggs, and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- Smoke eggs on a gas or charcoal grill: Set your grill up for indirect heat and use a smoke box or packet to infuse the cooked eggs with a smoky flavor. Keep them around 225℉ (107℃) and smoke for 25-30 minutes, as noted above.
- Marinate: Incorporate a spice marinade. Before smoking the eggs, marinate them in a flavorful spice blend. You can mix paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper to add a kick of smoky spiciness to the eggs. 😉
- Terrific Topping: Slice, dice, or crumble. You can use sliced or crumbled smoked eggs as a topping for salads, pasta, and more. Use your culinary creativity here!
- Smoked Deviled Eggs: Prepare your favorite deviled egg recipe after you’ve smoked your eggs. Talk about a boiled egg upgrade!
Tips and Tricks
- Start with fresh eggs to ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t skip the ice bath! The ice bath will help you peel the eggs seamlessly without breaking them. And that makes them more manageable (and prettier) when you smoke them.
- Peeling techniques: Gently tap the boiled egg on a hard surface to create small cracks all over the shell. Then roll the egg between your palms, applying gentle pressure to loosen the shell from the egg white. Then begin peeling from the larger end of the egg, as there’s usually an air pocket that makes it easier to get under the shell.😅
Make-Ahead Instructions
Smoked eggs stay good in the fridge for 3-5 days, so feel free to make them a few days in advance. I don’t recommend freezing them, though. The texture gets, well, let’s just say…unpleasant.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve smoked eggs hot off the smoker or chilled. Either way, they taste great. And there are plenty of other meals you can incorporate them into.
Store leftover smoked eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. I usually eat leftover smoked eggs chilled, but if you add them to a cooked dish, they do warm up nicely.
FAQs
It’s best to go with a mild flavor pellet like apple or maple. Eggs absorb a lot of smoky flavor, so a stronger hardwood might be overpowering.
Yes! That is totally normal. The darker yellow the eggs are, the smokier they will taste.
You can over-smoke eggs, which will give them a rubbery texture. When you place the cooked eggs on the smoker, don’t smoke them for longer than 30 minutes.
In the same vein, you want to cook eggs at a very low temperature on the smoker. Don’t smoke cooked eggs above 225℉/107℃, or they might get rubbery.
What Goes With Smoked Eggs
Grilled eggs taste great with just salt and pepper, but I also love them on salads. Try crumbling them onto a grilled shrimp salad or a classic grilled Caesar salad. I also like them sliced on burgers.
They taste amazing on BBQ bacon burgers or avocado burgers. And, of course, they take classic egg recipes like deviled eggs or egg salad to new heights. Definitely give those a try! 😋
More Smokin’ Good Recipes to Try
Conclusion
Hard-boiled eggs are out, and smoked eggs are in, my friend! Just kidding, but these smoked eggs are just what the doctor ordered when I feel like something a little extra special. Try them and tell me how you liked them in the comment section below! 🙌
Smoked Eggs
Ingredients
- 6-8 whole eggs
Instructions
Cooking Eggs in the Smoker
- Preheat your pellet or electric smoker to 300°F/150℉ and fill the hopper with your preferred wood pellets. A mild-flavor pellet, such as apple and maple, is recommended.
- Place your raw eggs directly on the smoker grate; use an egg tray if you don't want the eggs moving around.
- Close the smoker lid and let the eggs smoke for 30-35 minutes.
- Use a kitchen spatula to remove the eggs from the smoker and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool them. Reduce the smoker temperature to 225℉/107℃.
- Once the eggs have cooled, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shell, then gently peel it off, being careful not to damage the egg.
Boiling the Eggs
- Add about an inch of water to a saucepan and boil.
- Gently add eggs to the saucepan, using a spatula if desired for safety. Be sure to add eggs in a single layer making sure not to overcrowd.
- Boil for 8-10 minutes, and then transfer to an ice water bath using a slotted spoon.
- Once the eggs have cooled, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shell, then gently peel it off, being careful not to damage the egg.
Smoking Them
- Put the eggs back in the smoker and smoke for 25-30 minutes or until they have the desired color.
- Serve smoked eggs as a snack, in salads, or make deviled eggs. Enjoy!
Notes
- Start with fresh eggs to ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t skip the ice bath! The ice bath will help you peel the eggs seamlessly without breaking them. And that makes them more manageable (and prettier) when you smoke them.
- Peeling techniques: Gently tap the boiled egg on a hard surface to create small cracks all over the shell. Then roll the egg between your palms, applying gentle pressure to loosen the shell from the egg white. Then begin peeling from the larger end of the egg, as there’s usually an air pocket that makes it easier to get under the shell.
- Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
