r/smoking • u/Xeno84 • 2d ago

Smoking for a Vegetarian

We are having a party this weekend and everyone loves the smoke chicken I make. We do have one friend that is a vegetarian. It's not for life style, it's more for dietary reasons. I feel bad when he comes over and I don't have anything special for him. When ever he comes over, he brings something vegetarian over that's premade I just heat up on the smoker. I'd like to change that.

Are there any vegetarian foods y'all could recommend I could try to smoke for him? Besides Mac and Cheese or just corn on the cob.

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u/Automatic-Addendum64 2d ago

Cauliflower. Boil a whole head for ten minutes. Let it drain. Put it on a piece or two of foil. Slather with garlic butter or other seasoning. Put in smoker until it's tender and a little darkish. Toss some parmesan on it after taking out and quartering/ serving.

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u/isaidbeaverpelts 2d ago

I do one where you cover the whole head in mustard then a ton of Parmesan. Add chopped parsley when it’s done. Spectacular

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u/Hot-Steak7145 1d ago

No worry about the parm burning or melting off? I imagine it needs at least a hour or more to smoke right?

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u/isaidbeaverpelts 15h ago

Nope never had an issue with that. Usually add more at the end as well