How to Make Peppered Pecans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Peppered pecans are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed on their own as a snack or used to add a tasty crunch to salads, desserts, and other dishes. The combination of savory spices and the natural sweetness of pecans makes for a flavorful and addictive snack that will be a hit with friends and family.

Making your own peppered pecans at home is not only easy, but it also allows you to customize the flavors to your liking. You can adjust the level of heat and spice to suit your tast...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground dried thyme
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
  • ⅛ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring (Optional)
  • 1 pound pecan halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 4 1/2 cups of peppered pecans

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a large heavy roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and dried thyme in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until foamy. Add Worcestershire, hot sauce, and liquid smoke flavoring and whisk to mix. Drop in pecans and stir to coat well. Pour coated pecans into a colander to drain off extra egg white mixture; return to bowl and add the pepper mixture. Stir well to coat each pecan with spices.
  • Spread pecans in prepared roasting pan. Roast in preheated oven for 5 minutes and stir pecans; roast an additional 5 minutes and stir again. Turn off heat and roast pecans an additional 5 to 10 minutes until pecans are lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and serve at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    161 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 20mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 111mg