Cajun Peppered Pecans

10 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (I have used lots of different brands, all were good!)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/4 cups pecan halves (about a pound)

Directions

  1. 1
    Position oven rack in upper third of oven and pre-heat to 375° F.
  2. 2
    Brush heavy large baking pan with oil.
  3. 3
    Mix all peppers and thyme in small bowl.
  4. 4
    Whisk egg whites in medium bowl until foamy. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and salt.
  5. 5
    Add nuts to egg white mixture and toss to coat.
  6. 6
    Sift pepper mixture over nuts and toss to coat.
  7. 7
    Spread pecans evenly in prepared pan.
  8. 8
    Bake 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Stir nuts to break up any clumps.
  10. 10
    Bake until deep golden brown stirring twice more (about 7 more minutes).
  11. 11
    Watch carefully as they burn quickly.
  12. 12
    Transfer to a shallow bowl and cool completely.
  13. 13
    Store at room temperature in airtight container.

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