Peppered Pecans
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Place the butter in a 2 cup microwave-safe container and cover it with a paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute, on HIGH, or until melted.
- Meanwhile, place the pecans in a single layer in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Remove the butter from the microwave and stir in the garlic, hot pepper sauce and seasoned salt.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the pecans, and stir to coat.
- Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour or until the pecans are crisp, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Remove the pecans from the oven, and let cool to room temperature.
- Store in airtight containers, gift tins or zip-type bags at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Per 2-tablespoon serving: 106 calories (89 percent from fat), 11g fat (1.7g saturated), 3.8mg cholesterol, 1.3g protein, 1.9g carbohydrates, 1.3g dietary fiber, 45mg sodium