Spicy Bourbon Pecans

Name: Spicy Bourbon Pecans | Lodge Cast Iron
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 14 - 16
Ingredients: 1 of pound pecan halves; 1 cup of brown sugar; 1½ teaspoons of salt; ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon of paprika; 1 of egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon of water; 2 teaspoons of bourbon; ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract

Lodge Cast Iron | November 24, 2020

The spices and bourbon in these pecans marry together to make a great snack or topping for a Sweet Potato Casserole—or even sprinked on a dessert, like brownies.

Level

Beginner

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Serves

14-16

Cook it With Our

Seasoned Cast Iron Baking Pan

Ingredients

1 pound pecan halves
1 cup brown sugar
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons bourbon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Mix brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and paprika in a small bowl.
Beat egg white with water, vanilla, and bourbon until foamy.
Toss pecans in the egg white mixture and coat well. Sprinkle in the sugar mixture and stir to coat.
Lay a piece of parchment paper on the baking pan and spread the nuts evenly.
Bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Allow the pecans to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Kitchen Note:

Use as a topping on the Sweet Potato Casserole.

Contributed By: Lodge Cast Iron

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