Toasted Spiced Pecans
Learn how-to make crispy, oven toasted pecans which are flavored with a variety of spices including cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and seasoned salt.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter - unsalted
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper - optional
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pound whole pecans - shells removed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the pecans in a large mixing bowl. I like to use pre-shelled pecans for convenience but you can buy a bag of pecans in the shell and use a nutcracker to remove them from the shell.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt.
- In a small saucepan or frying pan, melt the butter over low heat then whisk in the Worcestershire sauce and dry spice mixture.
- Pour the melted butter mixture over the bowl of pecans and use a large mixing spoon until the nuts are evenly coated.
- Spread the pecans onto a large baking pan.
- Place the pecans in the oven and let toast for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, stir the pecans, return to the oven and let toast for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and pour the toasted spiced pecans into a large stainless steel, or other heatproof bowl, until cooled to room temperature.
- Place a portion of the toasted spice pecans into a decorative dish and serve as a tasty snack at your next Super Bowl party, backyard BBQ, or dinner party.
- Leftover toasted spiced pecans can be stored in an airtight container for a few weeks.
Notes
Toasted Spiced Pecans Recipe Tips and Suggestions
1. For a spicier toasted nut, add a bit more cayenne pepper to the recipe or leave it out if you want a milder tasting toasted pecan.
2. Other spices, such as ground cumin, coriander, paprika, or chili powder, may be added to the toasted spiced pecans recipe if desired.
3. For a saltier nut, toss the pecans with a teaspoon or two of coarse sea salt, after they are removed from the oven.