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Hot and Spicy Pecans

Name: Hot and Spicy Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups pecan halves; 1 tablespoon chili powder

Rating: 4.06 stars

82 Ratings
71 Reviews
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These pecans aren't too hot, but you can leave out the red pepper if you like them milder, or increase it to taste. These make a great snack or appetizer for the holidays, or anytime.

By Diane Kester

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 16 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon chili powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

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Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the pecans, and gently toss with chili powder to coat.
Step 3

Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet, and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring approximately every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

118 calories; protein 1.5g; carbohydrates 2.6g; fat 12.2g; cholesterol 3.8mg; sodium 62mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (71)

Most helpful positive review

MLCASE

12/15/2005

A great recipe! I omitted the salt since the nuts were already salted. I also decreased the oven temp. to 250 degrees since I was concerned about burning and was also making a batch of Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds in another pan so it was very handy to make them both at the same time. Makes a great gift idea- just be sure to make extra for yourself!!! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Amy Schmelzer

01/25/2004

I have to say I was disappointed with this recipe. The seasonings smelled very good. Everything seemed fine when I stirred after 20 minutes so I set the timer for 8 more minutes to be on the cautious side but the damage was already done after 28 minutes in the oven. The spices were burnt! The nuts were a little too. Check the pecans more frequently than I did so you don't make the same mistake. Read More

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(105)

82 Ratings

5 star values: 38
4 star values: 19
3 star values: 19
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 2

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Amy Schmelzer

01/25/2004

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MLCASE

12/14/2005

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Janny7

12/07/2003

Very good! I use these on top of green salads. Mine were ready in only 20 minutes though possibly because I used a very dark baking sheet. Read More

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CROOKPARENTS

12/04/2005

This is exactly what I was looking for. After reading the reviews I was careful not to overcook them. I used a Pampered Chef stone and they turned out perfect. I took them out after about 27 minutes. Be sure to check on them every 8 minutes or so. Read More

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ISHDI

12/31/2005

Yum! Have made these several times and were wonderful each time. I like them a little spicy so make them just as the recipe says. Read More

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Suzy

12/18/2006

Very good - even better with 1 tsp soy sauce in place of salt and cayenne instead of red pepper. Read More

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Margie Sisulak Samuel

01/25/2004

Very good. I spiced it up even more. Men seem to really like these. Read More

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DECAR48

01/25/2004

I increased the red pepper and made it with whole almonds instead of pecans. Big hit!! Read More

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JIM F.

03/12/2008

Fantastic! Followed the recipe exactly and it was very good. The next time I made it (about 15 minutes after the first batch was gone... LOL) I added a teaspoon of Louisiana Hot Sauce... WOW..... really good and highly recommended if you would like to "kick" the recipe up a notch. Thank you for sharing a great snack recipe. Read More

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Hot and Spicy Pecans

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Calories: 118.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 9 %

cholesterol: 1 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 4 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 3 %

thiamin: 10 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.