grilled shishito peppers with smoked whipped goat cheese cooked on a pit boss wood pellet grill

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito Peppers

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Category Vegetables Appetizers Regional Smoke
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Shishito peppers have become a huge restaurant hit over the past several years. Simple and delicious, these peppers hit all the right notes. If you are unfamiliar with shishito peppers then you're in for a real treat, but beware, 1 out of every 50 or so shishitos is a ticking time bomb filled with fiery heat. Never fear, the smoked and whipped goat cheese will put out the fire and bring you that classic Pit Boss wood-fired flavor!

-Chef Shaun O'Neale, Winner of MasterChef Season 7; Author of "My Modern American Table"

🔥Cooking Method: This recipe calls for 2 types of grilling methods. First, a low or cold smoke to infuse the wood-fired flavor into your goat cheese. This can be done by setting your grill to its lowest heat setting, or turning off the grill completely and using a smoke tube to get the job done. Then, you're going to crank your grill up to a hot 450°F to get those peppers charred and blistered. Thankfully, all Pit Boss wood pellet grills are equipped to handle 8 types of cooking versatility and can handle this recipe with ease.

grilled shishito peppers with smoked whipped goat cheese cooked on a pit boss wood pellet grill

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. goat cheese
  • 5 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 lb. shishito peppers
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Special Tools

  • Foil Pan

Directions

  1. Set your wood pellet grill to its lowest possible setting (or, leave grill off and opt for using a smoke tube). Place your goat cheese on the grill and smoke for 30 minutes. Tip: place a tin pan of ice under the cheese to avoid the cheese getting too hot.
  1. Place the goat cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice and lemon zest in a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
  1. Turn your Pit Boss grill up to 450°F. Once hot, place the peppers on the grill and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly charred and softened. Remove from the grill and serve with the goat cheese dip.

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