Why buy them when you can make them at home? Great for salads.
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups peanut/walnut/almond oil
1 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarInstructions
1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil to medium-low heat 350F. (A deep-frying thermometer can tell when the temperature has been reached. Or use a 1-inch bread cube - it should sizzle and turn golden brown in about 60 seconds when the temperature is correct.)2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan or pot, fill half-way with water and boil. Add the pecans, and boil for 2 minutes. Drain in a strainer, shaking off all excess water. Sprinkle the salt and cayenne pepper over the nuts and coat with confectioners’ sugar, a little at a time, allowing the sugar to melt into the pecans. Toss the nuts by shaking the strainer, adding a little more sugar each time, until all the sugar is used and the nuts are coated. Do not use hands or a spoon to toss. The nuts should have a glaze of sugar.
3. Carefully add the nuts to the heated oil, keeping the oil at 350 degrees F. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray with waxed paper, to cool.
