Smoke Signals
Smoke Signals is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Line heavy large pot with heavy-duty foil.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionLine heavy large pot with heavy-duty foil.
Sprinkle wood chips over bottom of pot; cover.
Turn exhaust fan on high.
Heat pot over high heat until smoke begins to form inside pot.
Fill 9 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch metal loaf pan with ice.
Place in pot; cover tightly.
Smoke ice until just melted, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Cool slightly.
Cover loaf pan tightly with plastic wrap; freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.
Using ice pick, cut ice block crosswise into 4 large smoked ice chunks.
Wrap tightly in plastic and keep frozen.
Bring 1 cup water and sugar to boil in medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add pecans; reduce heat to medium and simmer until syrup tastes like pecans, about 12 minutes.
Strain; discard pecans.
Cover and chill pecan syrup until cold, about 2 hours.
Place 5 tablespoons whiskey, 3 tablespoons Sherry, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons pecan syrup in cocktail shaker.
Fill with plain ice cubes; cover and shake until cold.
Divide mixture between 2 old-fashioned glasses.
Repeat with remaining 5 tablespoons whiskey, 3 tablespoons Sherry, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons pecan syrup, and ice.
Place 1 smoked ice chunk in each glass and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.