Spiced Nuts
Ingredients
For Toasting
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 cups pecans (walnuts or peanuts also work well)
To Finish
- sea salt to taste
- 1 tbsp sugar
How-to
- In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute
- Add cayenne pepper, black pepper, sugar, sea salt and mix until ingredients are blended
- Add pecans and mix until pecans are well coated and start to brown just a bit, stirring constantly. This should take about 2-3 minutes
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly (but not completely; you want them to be warm for the next step) in the saucepan for 3-4 minutes
- Spread mixture out onto a cutting board. Sprinkle with sea salt and sugar and mix together with hands. Transfer to a bowl and serve
Notes
- Can be stored for 2-3 days in a covered container
- For a sweeter version, substitute cinnamon for garlic and cayenne pepper