Best Pecans On Fire Recipes

SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
• Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and cardamom in a small bowl; set aside.
• Place the nuts in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring nearly constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to brown and smell like they are toasting.
• Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the spices and stir until combined. Add sugar and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the nuts to the prepared pan and separate them with a fork. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.

ROASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the pecans on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil, tossing well to coat.
• Sprinkle with sea salt and desired seasonings or herbs, mix to combine and spread out evenly into a single layer.
• Bake for 6-8 minutes, until fragrant and toasted.
• Remove pan from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl or store in a glass jar or airtight container.
• In a large skillet, heat oil or butter flavored coconut oil over medium heat.
• Add pecans and stir to coat. Sprinkle with salt and desired seasonings or herbs. Toss until combined.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and toasted.
• Allow to cool before serving.

PECANS-ON-FIRE

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to a boil.
• Blanch pecans for 5 min.
• Remove from heat and drain well.
• Transfer hot pecans to large bowl and toss with confectioners sugar to coat.
• Heat oil to appox 350 deg.
• Carefully add pecans in small batches and fry until golden and crunchy.
• Remove pecans and put on baking pan.
• Season nuts with pepper and salt mixture.
• Let cool.
• Store in airtight container.
• (If you fry the pecans and they look soggy at all, add the pepper mixture and place them in the oven at 350 deg until crunchy.).