Toasted Pecans
The ubiquitous Southern pecan is served in many guises. Here the pecans are warmed, coated with a little butter and salt. It's the perfect predinner nibble and pairs perfectly with a Sazarac.
Makes1 pound
Cooking Methodbaking
CostModerate
Total Timeunder 15 minutes
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
OccasionCocktail Party
Recipe Coursehors d'oeuvre
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner
Taste and Texturebuttery, crunchy, nutty
Ingredients
- 1 pound shelled pecan halves
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- About 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°.
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Toss the pecans with the melted butter and spread out on a baking sheet. Toast, stirring, for about 10 minutes, or until the nuts begin to turn golden brown. Remove and place in a paper bag. Add the salt and shake.
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Serve warm.
Christopher Idone
