Step

• 1

  When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 2

  Lay cherries out on a sheet tray and place directly on the grill grate. Smoke the cherries for 30 minutes. Remove from the grill and set aside.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  00:30

  Super Smoke

• 3

  Place cherries, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 10 minutes until liquid has reduced and is syrupy. Remove from heat, stir in bourbon and set aside.

• 4

  Place milk, cream, sugar, salt, egg yolks and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer whisking constantly. Cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

• 5

  Remove from heat and strain into a heatproof bowl placed over an ice bath. Cool completely.

• 6

  Place ice cream base in your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.

• 7

• 8

  Remove from ice cream machine and fold in the cherry mixture before transferring to the freezer. Let chill at least 2 hours before stirring. Serve with extra bourbon cherries and sauce if desired. Enjoy!