Sweet & Spicy Beer Nuts

Sweet & Spicy Beer Nuts

Adapted from a recipe card in ''Cooking With Beer''.
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.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups

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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