BOURBON PECANS

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Enjoy these during the holidays or anytime at all. These nuts could easily be put into airtight jars and given as gifts.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 4 1/2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup top-quality Bourbon
1 lb pecan halves
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Angostura bitters
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Simmer the bourbon in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by a quarter, just a few minutes. Blanch the pecans in boiling water for 1 minute ( blanching the pecans in boiling water is an old Chinese trick that makes them especially crisp), then drain.
  • Combine the bourbon, oil, Worcestershire sauce, bitters, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the HOT pecans and toss. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Spread the pecans in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are crisp and the liquid has evaporated, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Turn the nuts into a clean bowl.
  • Combine the cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Toss with the nuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.1, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 166.8, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 15, Protein 5.3

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