SMOKED PARTY MIX RECIPES

Steps:

• Measure out each of the snacks into a large foil pan.
• Melt the butter then add the hot sauce and 2 TBS of Jeff's original rub and mix well.
• Drizzle the butter mixture over the snack mix and stir well to coat.
• Setup your smoker to maintain indirect heat of 225°F. If you are using a pellet smoker, I recommend going with 180°F or the low smoke setting for better smoke flavor.
• Once the smoke is going, place the pan(s) of snacks into the smoker and close the lid.
• Stir the mix occasionally for more uniform smoke flavor.
• Smoke the snack mix for about an hour or until the snacks are as crisp and smoky as you like. Note: In a pellet smoker, I recommend 180°F for 2 hours.
• Remove the pans from the smoker and bring them into the house to cool.
• Serve the snack mix right away.
• If you are not serving them right away: Allow them to cool completely on the counter then store them in zipper bags.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Toss together crispy corn snack crackers, rice cereal squares, bite-sizewhite Cheddar cheese crackers, mini pretzels, smoked almonds in a large bowl. Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium. Stir in chipotle chile powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Drizzle over snack mixture, and toss to coat.
• Spread mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice during baking. Cool completely on baking sheet. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.