OVEN-SMOKED NUTS

From Ultimate Cheater BBQ

Makes 2 cups
2 cups raw almonds (or other nuts)
1 Tablespoon peanut or olive oil
1 Tablespoon bottled smoke
1 Teaspoon fine-grained seasoned salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper


1)  Heat the oven to 300° F
2)  Combine all of the ingredients in a 9"x13" baking pan or rimmed baking sheet.  Toss until the nuts are well-coated with the oil and seasonings.  Spread the nuts in a single layer.
3)  Bake for 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally) until the nuts are fragrant and toasted.
4)  Cool the nuts to room temperature.   Store them in a tightly covered container.