SMOKED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
1 lb. cauliflower florets
1 tbsp salted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp ancho rub (or any bbq rub)
Melt butter and add olive oil, toss florets in the mixture. Season florets and place in a foil pan. Smoke at 175° for 30 minutes, then raise temperature to 350° and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until fork tender. Toss florets in buffalo sauce, return to a foil tray (without any excess sauce) and continue to smoke at 375° for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce. Serve with ranch or bleu cheese.
BUFFALO SAUCE
2/3 cup Crystal Hot Sauce
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Melt butter and add hot sauce, bring to a simmer. Add remaining ingredients and thoroughly combine.
VEGAN ACCOMODATION: Substitute vegan butter in lieu of dairy butter. "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" makes a vegan alternative that I'd likely use.