Smoked & Cured Egg Yolks

10080 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix sugar and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2Add about half the mixture to the bottom of an airtight container.
  3. 3Use an egg to create small wells in the mixture.
  4. 4Crack eggs and separate the yolks.
  5. 5Drop the egg yolks into the wells.
  6. 6Cover the yolks with the remaining salt and sugar mixture.
  7. 7Add the lid to the container and refrigerate for 5 to 7 days.
  8. 8Gently remove the cured yolks from the container.
  9. 9Rinse the cured yolks in cold water.
  10. 10Place the yolks onto a wire rack.
  11. 11Fire up your smoker to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
  12. 12Add the yolks to the smoker and let them smoke for about an hour or until fully dried and firm.
  13. 13Grate the smoked and cured egg yolks over steak, salads, or toast.

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup canning salt

Equipment

bowlairtight containerspoonwire racksmokergrater

Tips

  • Any fine-grain salt will work.
  • Store in the fridge for 4 to 6 weeks.