Cajun Spiced Pecans
Inspired by Chef Stephen Pyles, these seasoned pecans are the perfect southern snack for happy hour and pair well with meats and cheeses.
Yield: 3 cups
Materials
- 2 Tbs unsalted butter
- 3 cups raw pecans halved
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chile powder
- 1 Tbs ground cumin
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add brown sugar and cook until lightly caramelized. Stir in paprika, chile powder, and cumin. Add apple cider vinegar and cook until all liquid has evaporated.
- Spread coated pecans on a cookie sheet and season with salt. Place seasoned pecans in the oven until crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- Allow pecans to come to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.
