Zippy Pecans

Submitted by Chef Kayce

"This is a recipe my Mother and I have made for many years - thank goodness for relatives with Pecan trees! The flavor is simple but has a kick with the Tabasco and Cayenne (which is optional for those who want less heat). Put them in a jar and decorate it for giving as a gift. Easy to make; hard to keep on hand!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 lb pecan halves
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 300. Prepare a baking sheet or 9x13 pan by spraying it with Pam.
2. Put the pecans in the pan and spread them out evenly.
3. Put the remaining ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat until melted. Stir with a whisk a few times to blend.
4. Once melted, pour this mixture over the pecans and toss with your very clean hands or with a silicone scraper. Once evenly coated, put pecans into the oven.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. While baking, lay out paper towels on a clean cookie sheet.
7. Take the pecans from the oven and spoon them out onto the paper towels to cool.
8. Once cool, store in an air-tight container.