Cajun Cashews

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups raw cashews, unsalted

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a jelly rollpan with a sheet of aluminum foil or a Silpat mat and set aside.
2. Place the butter, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt annd salt into a heavy, medium-size saucepan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and the seasonings are well incorporated.
3. Add the cashews and toss until they are well coated with the mixture.
4. Pour nuts onto the prepared pan and spread into a single layer.
5. Bake until the nuts are dark golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
6. When nuts are done, remove them from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
7. Scrape the nuts and any dry seasonings from the bottom of the pan into a mixing bowl. Toss well.