SPICY PECANS

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon pecan oil
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt

Directions

Place pecans in a large plastic zipper bag. Mix seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Add to pecans; seal and toss well to coat pecans. In a large skillet, melt butter; add pecan oil and heat. Add seasoned pecans and cook, stirring constantly, 4 – 5 minutes. Remove from heat and spread pecans on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven 10 to 15 minutes or until pecans are heated through. Stir every 5 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with salt. Allow to cool and store in refrigerator in an airtight container. YIELD: 2 cups

Servings 2