These Cajun Smoked Pumpkin Seeds are the perfect fall snack to enjoy while hiking, giving out Halloween treats or simply sitting out on the deck with a fire.
Remove the seeds from the pumpkin and wash them off under cold water. Remove any excess pumpkin pulp and dry them. We allow them to dry overnight but you don't have to.
Set the grill to smoke at 325 degrees. We used a piece of Peach wood to create the smoke.
Add the seeds to a large bowl and toss them with butter and Cajun seasoning. Spend the time to make sure you have a coated them all thoroughly.
Place them in a disposable pan and smoke for 45-60 minutes. Stir them every 15 minutes.
Remove them from smoker and allow them to cool. Store in airtight container.
Notes
Stir often, especially towards the end as they will go from perfectly crisp to burnt in a minute.The seeds will be crispy when they are removed from the grill.If you use a cast iron skillet, then remove the seeds from the skillet when they are done. Cast iron retains heat extremely well, and leaving the seeds in there may cause them to burn (even after you remove it from the grill!)