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a wide platter of smoky orange buffalo cauliflower bites with charred edges, a small bowl of ranch and celery sticks, faint smoke, on a dark surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Smoked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

A smoky vegetarian treat is comprised of cauliflower florets that have been smoked and then tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp BBQ rub

Method
 

  1. Preheat the smoker to 275F.
  2. Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, and BBQ rub.
  3. Smoke for about 40 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
  4. Whisk the buffalo sauce with melted butter.
  5. Toss the smoked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce.
  6. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

Pull the cauliflower while it still has a little bite so it doesn't get mushy.