Smokehouse Ham Soy Curls — Chez Dugas (Print)

Notes

Herb & spice measurements are provided in both grams and measuring spoon amounts. Use whichever is easiest.

SMOKY NOTE: Smoking can produce a powerfully smoky result depending on curl size/texture and your setup. This one is bold.

Optional: If using a BBQ grill, you can run a burner away from the curls and pellets on the LOWEST setting to deepen color and create a mix of denser outer curls and softer inner curls.

For storage, cool to room temp and seal in a container with as little air as possible. Vacuum sealing can extend refrigerator shelf life.

Ingredients

Broth:
16 ounces water
1 tsp maple syrup
1 bay leaf
0.75 grams coriander, whole (appx. 1/2 tsp)
1 gram caraway seeds (appx. 1/4 tsp)
1 gram dried minced garlic (appx. 1/4 tsp, or you could sub with a small pinch of garlic granules)
1 gram black peppercorns (appx. 30 black peppercorns or 1/2 tsp of peppercorns)
2 grams juniper berries (appx. 20 juniper berries or 1 tsp juniper berries)
1/2 tsp kosher salt (this is the amount I like. If you want it salty, add a good pinch more)
Soy Curls:
4 ounces soy curls, dry (half a bag)
Coloring:
1/2 tsp beet powder
1 tbsp water

Instructions

Add broth ingredients to a pot. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
Filter out and discard the spices. Keep the broth.
Add soy curls and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Set soy curls aside to cool.
Fill the pellet smoking tube nearly full of pellets (maple, apple, cherry, or a mild/sweet blend).
Light the open end of the tube in an outdoor grill (about 30 seconds of direct torch flame). Let it burn 5–10 minutes, then blow out the flame to start smoking.
Mix beet powder with 1 Tbsp water. Brush (or rub with a gloved hand) onto the outside of the soy curls to coat fairly evenly.
Pile soy curls on a vented grill pan and place near the smoking tube but not directly above (closer = smokier).
Smoke for 3–4 hours (3.5 hours is a good target).
Serve, or cool to room temperature and store sealed with as little air as possible.

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