Smoker Recipe
Smoked Queso
by Kyle / @kyle
A bubbling pan of peppers, cheese, sausage, and chip-ready smoke.
Cook time
45 minutes
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
Medium
Food mood
Source standard
Source: Grit & Soul seed recipe concept. No outside recipe ownership claimed. Safety, diet, and technique claims should be checked against the reference anchors before publishing.
Steps
- 1Add cheeses, cooked sausage, tomatoes, jalapenos, and seasoning to a smoker-safe pan.
- 2Smoke uncovered until the edges bubble and the top takes on light smoke.
- 3Stir in evaporated milk or cream until the texture loosens.
- 4Keep smoking until everything melts into one pan.
- 5Taste for salt and heat before serving.
- 6Hold warm and stir occasionally so the bottom does not tighten up.
Grit & Soul tip
Smoke the queso enough to give it character, not enough to make it bitter. Stir and loosen it before it looks perfect.
Execution bridge
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Kitchen Talk
What cooks are saying
@brickandbasil
18m agoThis is the kind of idea I would save for a cold Sunday. The cast iron move feels exactly right.
Grit & Soul know-how
Read the fire
Why it works
Good smoke is clean, steady, and patient. The cooker should add flavor without burying the food.
Watch for
Build a stable fire before chasing temperature. Opening the lid too often makes the cook longer.
Make it yours
Save the leftovers on purpose. Smoked food becomes tacos, hash, sandwiches, and breakfast with almost no extra work.
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