Mama's Spiced Pecans
Created by TxGriffLover on October 24, 2011
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 4m
- Recipe #1289
Ingredients
- 4 cups canola oil
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Pinch of cayenne, or to taste
- Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Line a plate with paper towels and set near cook top.
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Step 2: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium heat until oil reaches 350ยบ.
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Step 3: Carefully add the pecans and cool until color deepens, 2-3 minutes.
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Step 4: Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl.
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Step 5: While nuts are still hot, add the butter and cayenne and stir to combine
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Step 6: Season with salt & pepper, then transfer to prepared plate to drain.
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Step 7: Make ahead: Once cooled, store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temp before serving.
Nutritional Facts
- 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