Sweet and Spicy Pecans Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1/4 cup cider vinegar
salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F Melt the butter over medium high heat in a large skillet.
Add the pecans and saute until toasted and brown, about 3 minutes.
Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring very frequently, until caramelized.
Stir in the paprika, chili powder and ground cumin.
Stir to distribute evenly.
Add the vinegar and cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
Add salt to taste.
Spread the pecans on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in an oven until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Cool completely on the cookie sheet.
They will crisp up once as they cool.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	952.99 Kcal (3990 kJ)
Calories from fat	825.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	91.77g	141%
Cholesterol	10.18mg	3%
Sodium	24.04mg	1%
Potassium	578.55mg	12%
Total Carbs	35.73g	12%
Sugars	22.64g	91%
Dietary Fiber	11.21g	45%
Protein	12.23g	24%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4.6mg	26%
Calcium	115.4mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	620.41 Kcal (2598 kJ)
Calories from fat	537.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.74g	141%
Cholesterol	6.63mg	3%
Sodium	15.65mg	1%
Potassium	376.64mg	12%
Total Carbs	23.26g	12%
Sugars	14.74g	91%
Dietary Fiber	7.3g	45%
Protein	7.96g	24%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	2%
Iron	3mg	26%
Calcium	75.1mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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