Spiced Nuts

In 'Frank Stitt's Southern Table

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  cups pecan halves
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
•  fresh ground black pepper, a pinch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon dark brown sugar (heaping)
• 1  tablespoon  freshly chopped rosemary (heaping)
• 1  tablespoon  melted butter
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven; season the pecans with the salt, pepper, cayenne, sugar, rosemary, butter, and olive oil.
4. Toss together until the pecans are thoroughly coated.
5. Return the pecans to the oven for another 2-3 minutes, until toasted and fragrant, but be careful not to overcook them.