Name: Smoked Sunflower Seeds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 5 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons sea salt; 2 cups unsalted raw sunflower seeds

Nuts and Seeds

Smoked Sunflower Seeds

Jul 23, 2025
by Abelardo Rolfson
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

3 hrs
TOTAL TIME

5 hrs 5 mins
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

4

Transform ordinary sunflower seeds into a smoky, savory delight with this simple recipe. Perfect for snacking, these seeds offer a deeply satisfying flavor profile that lingers long after the last bite. Prepare to elevate your snacking game!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 cups water

2 tablespoons sea salt

2 cups unsalted raw sunflower seeds

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

7 g
Fiber

3 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

2 g
Sodium

1325 mg
Sugar

1 g
Fat

19 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

In a large saucepan, bring water and sea salt to a boil over high heat. (5 minutes)

02

Step

2 hrs

Turn off the heat, stir in the raw sunflower seeds, and let them soak for 2 hours to infuse with the salty brine. (2 hours)

03

Step

15 mins

Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add your choice of wood chips, following the manufacturer's instructions for your smoker model. (15 minutes)

04

Step

0 mins

Drain the water from the soaked sunflower seeds, ensuring not to rinse them. Transfer the seeds to a disposable foil pan, spreading them in a single layer. (5 minutes)

05

Step

3 hrs

Place the foil pan with the sunflower seeds into the preheated smoker. Smoke for 3 hours, gently shaking the pan every hour to ensure even smoking. (3 hours)

06

Step

0 mins

Remove the smoked sunflower seeds from the smoker and allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. (30 minutes)

Experiment with different wood chips to find your favorite smoky flavor. Hickory and mesquite are excellent choices for a robust taste.
For a touch of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the salt brine before soaking the seeds.
Ensure the sunflower seeds are spread in a single layer in the foil pan for even smoking. Overcrowding can lead to uneven flavor distribution.

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