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Spicy Toasted Pecans

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Spicy Toasted PecansMikkel Vang
Cooks' note:

Pecans can be baked 1 day ahead and cooled completely, then kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
2 1/2 cups pecan halves (10 oz)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    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.

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