Smoked Sunflower Seeds

1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Turn heat off and stir in sunflower seeds. Let sit for 2 hours.

2. Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.

3. Drain water from sunflower seeds but do not rinse. Place seeds inside a disposable foil pan.

4. Smoke for 3 hours, shaking the pan every hour. Remove pan from the smoker and let seeds cool.

Cook's Notes:

Hickory wood chips work best for this recipe.

You can use seeds from sunflowers you've grown or buy them in bulk online.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.