Savory Pecans

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. pecan halves
• 6 tbls. unsalted butter or Ghee
• 4 tbls. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 - 1 1/2 tsp Tabasco (or to taste)

Spice mix:

• 1 tbls. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper, fresh ground
• 1 tsp. fine sea salt

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Line cookie sheet with non-stick parchment.
3. Melt butter in a large sauté and add all the powdered spices, (reserve salt until the end) and over low heat cook spices in melted butter until fragrant while stirring constantly. Two to three minutes. Don’t let the spices scorch or burn.
4. Immediately add the Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
5. Next remove pan from heat and toss the pecans to coat in the butter / spice mixture.
6. Place spiced nuts on a parchment lined cookie sheet and spread out evenly.
7. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes stirring pecans every five minutes.
8. Remove from oven and toss with salt. Cool and enjoy. Store in airtight bags either in the freezer or at room temperature.

Note: watch pecans closely during the baking process as not all oven thermostats run true to settings.

Story:

In our home, like many of you, food plays a big part of any holiday season. These pecans are simple to make, delicious, and always a hit with family and friends. They are a nice change from all the “sweets” which are typical of the holidays.

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