Wolfgang Puck's Spicy Caramelized Pecans
These pecans are delicious on their own or in salads. Truly superb.
Steps
Add pecans to a pot of boiling water in two batches , boiling for two minutes drain and shake off all excess water.
Sprinkle salt and cayenne over nuts.
Coat with sugar , allowing the sugar to melt into the pecans.
Toss the nuts in the strainer , slowly adding all sugar.
Do not use utensil to toss.
Carefully add nuts to hot oil.
Cook until golden brown , about 3 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Remove with slotted spoon and allow to cool on cookie sheet.
Ingredients
peanut oil, pecan halves, kosher salt, cayenne pepper', confectioners' sugar"]"