These went over well at our New Year’s feast, so I’m making some more today. The recipe says “spicy,” but they won’t be very unless you jack up the Tabasco a bit. Maybe a lot. I’m going to add onion and garlic powders as well this time…
SPICY TOASTED PECANS
MAKES 2 ½ CUPS
Active time: 10 min
Start to finish: 20 min
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoon Tabasco
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
2 ½ cups pecan halves (10 oz)
Ø Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375º F.
Ø Melt butter in a 2‑quart saucepan over moderate heat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, pepper, and salt. Remove pan from heat and add pecans, tossing to coat well Spread in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan and bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ø Cooks' note: Pecans can be baked I day ahead and cooled completely, then kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
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