Sweet & Spicy Beer Nuts
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, (cayenne)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup beer, your favorite brand
Required Equipment
- 1 candy thermometer
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a mixing bowl, add the pecans, salt, chili powder, oil, cumin, and red pepper. Mix together.
- Spread the nuts out on the baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes or until fragrant.
- In a small saucepan, add the sugar and beer, heat over medium high until mixture reaches 121° C (250° F) as indicated on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
- Carefully stir in the nuts and any loose pieces.
- Spread the nuts on a baking sheet, separating any clusters.
- Let nuts cool completely, remove from the baking sheet, breaking up any large pieces.
- Serve and enjoy.
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