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Buttery Cayenne Pecans

By Natalie Chanin & Butch Anthony

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Photo by Annabel Mehran

The low oven temp and long bake time allow these nuts to take on rich flavor without burning.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups pecans (about 1 pound)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F. Whisk butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder, hot sauce, and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add pecans and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer in a large cast-iron skillet or on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, tossing occasionally, until pecans are well toasted and spices are fragrant, 25–30 minutes. These are pretty great served warm, or let cool.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Pecans can be made 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

TagsPecanNutSnackGluten FreeEasyMake AheadOven BakeCast Iron SkilletBon Appétit

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