Mama's Spiced Pecans
Recipe: #1289
October 24, 2011
Categories: Snacks, Appetizers, Southern, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Christmas Deep Fry, Vegetarian, more
"This is a great recipe to make for the holidays. Adapted from Virginia Willis' cookbook, "Bon Appetit, Y'all"."
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (513.5 g)
- Calories 4045.2
- Total Fat - 450.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 39.1 g
- Cholesterol - 12.2 mg
- Sodium - 112.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 16 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.3 g
- Sugars - 4.3 g
- Protein - 3 g
- Calcium - 92.3 mg
- Iron - 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Line a plate with paper towels and set near cook top.
Step 2
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium heat until oil reaches 350º.
Step 3
Carefully add the pecans and cool until color deepens, 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl.
Step 5
While nuts are still hot, add the butter and cayenne and stir to combine
Step 6
Season with salt & pepper, then transfer to prepared plate to drain.
Step 7
Make ahead: Once cooled, store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temp before serving.
Tips
No special items needed.
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