Smoked BBQ Turnip Chips
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Turnips are one of those root vegetables that I’ve never found overly appealing and consequently have never found a reason purchase regularly…until now. Stuck with some turnips from our CSA, I experimented with making baked chips with the unappealing whitish veggies. Simply seasoned with salt and pepper, the chips were surprisingly delectable on their own.
However, there was something missing. Something that the turnips chips were calling for.
It might seem weird and unconventional, but it was BBQ sauce. A light brush of sauce on the chips sent the taste buds packing for flavor town in the most simple and inexplicable way.
Of course if something tastes good when prepared inside, then it probably tastes even better when prepared out on the grill and with smoke. And that’s how these Smoked BBQ Turnip Chips came about.
The process for making the chips is as simple and straight forward as they came. If you don’t feel like grillin, the chips can still be made in the oven, baking the turnips at around 400 degrees. The only thing you’ll be missing out on is that added smokiness to the chips.
The Necessities:
- Turnips*
- BBQ sauce of choice
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive oil or non-stick spray
- Woodchips (optional)
- Aluminum foil
*The turnips will shrink roughly to half their original size, so plan quantities used accordingly.
Directions:
- Set up your grill for direct grilling, preheat to medium-high (or oven to 400 degrees), and presoak your woodchips (if necessary).
- Wash or peel your turnips. Then equally, thinly slice them.
- Place the turnips in a bowl or on a platter. Generously drizzle with olive oil or spray with a non-stick spray. Season with salt and pepper, then mix together using your hands.
- Place a large piece of foil over your grill grate (or a cookie sheet if using the oven) and distribute the turnips evenly (or not so evenly as seen above) on the foil. Add your woodchips to the coals, smokerbox, etc, and close the lid.
- Continue to add woodchips as necessary to keep a constant flow of smoke, checking on your chips every 5 minutes or so.
- Once the bottoms have browned, flip the chips over and, if necessary, rearrange the position of the turnips so that they are all cooking evenly.
- After both sides have browned, brush each side of the turnips with bbq sauce. Continue to cook the chips until both sides have lightly crisped up, rotating and flipping as necessary.
- Remove the smoked bbq turnip chips from the grill, perhaps ridiculously garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and enjoy.
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Love this idea! I usually do them in the oven, I love this smokey version!
I think it’s a little tricky on the grill, but worth it for the smoke.
All white food needs something for a flavor boost! Love the BBQ sauce idea for turnips–I’m in.
Indeed…flavor makes it better.
Oooh..love this tip with the bbq sauce!! That could really add flavor and tang and the smokey part sounds perfect!! I don’t normally purchase turnips but now I have a reason to do so!
Better hurry to the store…I’ve been told there has been a run on turnips since this post went up.
This is very unique and a creative way to use those turnips you got in your CSA.
Thanks Joanne!
I’ve never tasted Turnips.. they look good smoked though!
Well then this is the recipe for you to fall in love with em.
Wow these look amazing! I can’t wait to give these a spin in my oven:)
Wouldn’t mind trying this… right in time for the heart of the NCAA tournament. Who doesn’t love BBQ?
It’s a surprisingly good game day food.
What a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Haha. I’ll have to remember that for when kids come along in my life.
Your timing, my friend, could not have been better. Just today, I assembled a small smoker, my first. This recipe will definitely be made once I get the hang of it, as will a number of your smokin’ recipes! Warn the villagers! The kitchens are smokin’ now!
Congrats on the smoker John! I know that you will put it to good use.
I think you’ve found a food we can both agree on. These look delish – smoked and sauced sounds perfect.
We’ve never agreed before? I thought that we were two peas in a pod.
I feel the same way about turnips, so I must give this a try. How creative!
It’s a must…just make sure to remind the hubby that he is the sous chef.
lol. Will do.
What a great idea! Most people shy away from turnips but these sound, look and I’m sure are amazingly tasty. Yum o!
Thanks!
I have never tried these but I do like to venture into the new when I cook. The closest I have had to something like this is deep fried sliced parsnips and they turned out much better than I thought they would! Glad I popped in, now I have a reason to eat turnips-not something I eat very much. The CSA box sometimes does inspire, I will need to try these-well done!
Thanks Tina, and I do highly recommend CSAs. Challenge fun and healthy.
I LOVE turnips……thanks for giving me another way to eat them!
My pleasure. Hope you enjoy em!
i’m intrigued by these turnip chips. i haven’t had turnips in years, as it’s just not a veggie that i think about very often – i bet i’d love ‘em like this, though! will definitely have to give ‘em a try!
You have to cross a line to try em, but once you do you will not go back.
Who’d a thunk? Genius!
Three words: I’m hungry now.
It sounds like a huge discovery for me! I have never been attracted to turnips either, but they look here excellent!
Just what the doctor ordered. I have a sink full of Turnips, and Rutabagas right now…been blanching and freezing. Strangely enough,as my wife isn’t a big fan (though she usually tries) I was online last night searching for new ways to possibly appease, or, even “psyche” her palate. I love them anyway, roasted,pureé, french fried. She almost liked the french fried version, till she tried them as chips ( I think the thinner the less bitterness) So, now, after unsuccessfully searching the web last night for anything new…I come to the Sports-Glutton, of course!!! Why didn’t I think of that before…and the BBQ sauce… I think she’ll like this one.
Thanks…
GO ACC
Funny how timing works itself out. Hope your wife enjoy these. Be well Paul!
Gosh, I think you’ve turned turnips into an addicting snack! Bravo!!!
My better half thinks they’re rather addictive.
Nice!
You are an artist of the BBQ. This one is going straight to my summer recipes to do list
Would it be too much to ask for a double portion please – delicious!
Mandy
Triple portion yes. Double no.
Whoa! I love how unique and tasty-sounding these are. I love turnips!
Simple and nice! I guess that would be a great finger food matched with an ice cold beer.
These sound amazing. I really like turnips but they only seem to sell them here in a mixed pack for making soup and you just get one tiny one
Must make these! They are so smoky and fantastic looking!
this sounds so intriguing! thanks for visiting my blog.
These chips look seriously delicious – forget potato, I am now officially a turnip girl
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Yum, look yummy! Will have to give a try- thanks!
These look delicious! I will have to try the oven roasted version (I don’t have a grill).