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Bourbon Pecans by Divya Gugnani
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. pecan halves
3 oz. bourbon (whiskey), reduced by 1/2 to 3 tbsp.
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. Angostura bitters
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste (About 1/2 tsp. of each)
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large pan with boiling water, blanch the pecans for one minute; remove from heat and drain.
2. In a small bowl, combine the reduced bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil.
3. In a large bowl, toss the nuts with the bourbon mixture. Let stand 10 minutes and then place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the nuts are lightly browned and the liquid has evaporated. Remove from oven and place into a large bowl.
4. In a small bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and cumin. Sprinkle over the nuts while mixing. Place nuts evenly on a sheet pan to cool.
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