Boiled Pecans

4 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 c. water
  • 4 c. pecan halves
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  2. 2
    Add pecans; return to boil for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Drain in a colander; rinse under very hot tap water.
  4. 4
    Shake to remove excess water.
  5. 5
    Place pecans in a large bowl.
  6. 6
    Add sugar; stir well until sugar is dissolved.
  7. 7
    Fry pecans in deep fat at 425° for 5 minutes; remove.
  8. 8
    Drain.
  9. 9
    Place pecans on brown paper; sprinkle with salt while hot.
  10. 10
    Store in an airtight container.

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