Spicy Orange Pecans
Ingredients
| 4 cups plain pecan halves (not salted or toasted) | ||
| 2 tbs orange juice | ||
| 1 large egg white | ||
| 2 tbs orange zest | ||
| 1/2 cup sugar | ||
| 1 and 1/2 tsp kosher salt | ||
| 1 and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper | ||
| Fresh cracked black pepper to taste |
Easy to make and quite addictive as well.
- In a large bowl, combine the pecans, orange juice and egg white and toss to coat.
- In a small bowl, combine the orange zest , sugar salt and spices.
- Add the nuts and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake at 225 degrees for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes or so until the pecans appear dry.
- Store in an airtight container.
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