Smoked Cauliflower

Name: Smoked Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower (broken into 1-inch florets (about 9 cups)); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or parsley; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)

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These smoked cauliflower florets are flavorful and tender. This smoked recipe makes for a great low carb side dish to get with any dinner.

Smoking vegetables have been my new favorite way to eat them. The smoked flavor really adds just a delicious taste and makes this vegetable cravable.

close up image of smoked cauliflower in a white bowl and garnished with minced fresh parsley.

Smoked Cauilflower Recipe

This recipe was inspired by my love of vegetables and my smoked food craving. This year I have just been enjoyed smoked foods so much. Growing up I wasn't a big fan of smoked tasted, but as I've gotten older the flavor that smoking foods brings has grown on me and now I really enjoy it.

Ingredients

To make this flavorful side dish you only need seven easy ingredients.

cauliflower cut into florests
olive oil
salt
garlic powder
minced fresh rosemary or parsley
dijon mustrad
maple syrup or honey to taste

See the recipe card for quantities.

How To Make Cauliflower

This flavorful smoked cauliflower is delicious and comes together quickly when you follow these four easy steps.

Step 1: Season the cauliflower

Place cauliflower in a large bowl. Combine the oil, mustard, syrup or honey, garlic powder, and salt. Brush over cauliflower or toss to coat

Step 2: Preheat the smoker

Preheat an outdoor smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add hickory and applewood chips according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 3: Smoke the cauliflower

Place on the rack of the preheated smoker and smoke for about 2 hours. Smoke until cauliflower is tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Serve the smoked cauliflower

Sprinkle with parsley or rosemary to serve.

Substitutions

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Smoked Cauliflower recipe.

Garlic- used minced garlic instead of garlic powder for more garlic taste.
Oil - use butter in place of the oil if you want or prefer butter.

Variations

Want to personalize this Smoked Cauliflower recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

Spicy - add chili pepper flakes to the olive oil for a spicy kick.
Onions - Do you like onion flavor with your smoked vegetables? Add some diced or sliced onions to your pan while smoking.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Smoked Onion recipe.

Equipment

You only need five easy ingredients to make this recipe.

kinfe and cutting bowl
mixing bowl and spoon
pellet smoker

Storage

Leftover smoked cauliflower can be stored in the fridge for up to five days.

close up image of smoked cauliflower served on a white plate with a fork and garnished with minced fresh parsley.

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FAQ

Do you have questions about Smoked Cauliflower? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.

How do I reheat?

Reheat smoked cauliflower in the oven at 350 degrees for 3 to 7 minutes or until warm.

Can I freeze?

No, unfortunately this recipe will not freeze well.

What type of wood should I use?

I used maple and applewood to smoke this cauliflower.