Smoked hot crab dip is a traditional favorite, with a smoky twist. Crab, cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, scallions, and cheese are combined in a cast iron skillet and smoked.
1/2teaspoonOld Bay seasoning or your favorite BBQ rub
salt and pepperto taste
1tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Equipment
8-inch cast iron skillet
Directions
Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).
Butter the cast iron skillet.
In a large bowl add the cream cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, Pecorino, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Fold in the pieces of crab.
Add the crab mixture to the skillet, lightly pressing down to smooth it out.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
Smoke the skillet of crab dip for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the top is lightly browned, and the dip is bubbling.