Five Spice Pecans

These pecans make a good garnish sprinkled on a salad or are good to just snack on.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  lb pecan halves, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Put the toasted pecans in a 4-quart slow-cooker.
2. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the butter, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder, ginger, and cayenne.
3. Pour mixture over the pecans; stir to coat.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours; stir.
5. Spread sheets of waxed paper on your counter.
6. Spread nuts out in a single-layer to cool (nuts will be soft initially but will crisp upon cooling).
7. Store in air-tight container.