Smoked BBQ Saltine Crackers
Transform a simple pantry staple into an addictive party snack. These Smoked BBQ Saltine Crackers are coated in a rich mixture of butter, ranch seasoning, and BBQ rub, then smoked low and slow until perfectly crisp, savory, and irresistible.
Equipment
- Smoker or Pellet Grill
- Large zip-top bag or mixing bowl
- Disposable aluminum pan or wire smoking rack
Ingredients
Crackers
- 2 sleeves saltines
The BBQ Glaze
- 1 cup butter melted
- 0.5 cup Avocado Oil
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning dry mix
- 3 tbsp BBQ rub sweet and smoky preferred
- 0.33 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prep the Smoker: Fire up your pellet grill or traditional smoker to 225°F using your preferred wood pellets (hickory or applewood work great).
- Create the Liquid Gold Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, avocado oil, ranch packet, BBQ rub, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk vigorously until smooth.
- Toss and Coat the Crackers: Place the saltine crackers in a large zip-top bag. Pour the butter marinade over them, seal the bag with air inside, and gently tumble until evenly coated.
- Smoke to Perfection: Spread the coated crackers into a disposable aluminum pan or on a wire rack. Smoke at 225°F for 30 minutes to set the glaze.
- Cool and Crisp: Remove the crackers from the smoker and let them cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving so they regain their crunch.
Notes
Do not skip the resting phase! The crackers will seem soft straight off the smoker, but they crisp up beautifully as the butter and sugars cool and harden.