Spicy Caramelized Pecans

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 cups	355ml	Peanut oil
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Pecan halves
1 teaspoon	5ml	Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cayenne pepper
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil to 350 degrees. (A deep-frying thermometer can tell when the proper temperature has been reached. Or use a 1-inch bread cube -- it should sizzle and turn golden brown in about 60 seconds when the temperature is correct.)

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Add the pecans in 2 separate batches, and boil for 2 minutes. Drain in a strainer, shaking off all excess water. Sprinkle the salt and cayenne pepper over the nuts and coat with confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, allowing the sugar to melt into the pecans. Toss the nuts by shaking the strainer, adding a little more sugar each time, until all the sugar is used and the nuts are coated. Do not use hands or a spoon to toss. The nuts should have a glaze of sugar.

Carefully add the nuts to the heated oil, keeping the oil at 350 degrees. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray to cool.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
Wolfgang Puck at http://www.cooking.com/wolfgang/

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