Stovetop Smoky and Spicy Pecans
Pecans with smoky sea salt and cayenne can easily be made on the stovetop! Serve as a side with a charcuterie board or any party spread.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup pecan halves (approximately 110g or 4oz)
- 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt, or to taste, The Spice and Tea Exchange
- 1/8 teaspoon Finely Ground White Pepper, or to taste, The Spice and Tea Exchange
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Powder, or to taste, The Spice and Tea Exchange
Instructions
- Lay a piece of parchment paper over a baking sheet or cutting board. Set aside.
- Combine the sugar and water in a nonstick skillet (a 6” works well for this amount) over medium heat.
- Let the sugar dissolve and bubble, turning a light amber color. Add the Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt, White Pepper, and Cayenne if using. Stir well.
- Add the pecans and stir gently, coating every nut and crevice.
- Stir the pecans constantly until the sugar is thicker and a little darker, being careful not to burn. This could take about 2 to 4 minutes at the most. (The longer the sugar cooks, the harder it will be when it cools. Cooking too long can make the pecans just too hard to enjoy, so don’t cook too long.)
- Pour the pecans onto the parchment paper, spacing them out with a spatula or fork/knife.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely before breaking apart and storing. (See above post for ideas for using your pecans.)
- Store in an air-tight container for a week on the counter. They will also freeze well for up to 3 months.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Inspired Taste.
Nutrition Facts
Stovetop Smoky and Spicy Pecans
Amount per Serving
Calories
141.24
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.92
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
0.85
g
5
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.98
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.61
g
Sodium
429.19
mg
19
%
Potassium
66.38
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
13.83
g
5
%
Fiber
1.36
g
6
%
Sugar
12.32
g
14
%
Protein
1.29
g
3
%
Vitamin C
0.25
mg
0
%
Calcium
14.69
mg
1
%
Iron
0.41
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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