Brined and Roasted Pecans

After trying these fresh and home roasted, you may never want to eat a canned nut again!  

As published in Southern Living, December 2010 

Prep Time:  10 Minutes

Total Time:  35 Minutes

Makes:  2-1/2 Cups

Ingredients:

2 cups warm water

1/2 cup sugar

2-1/2 cups Pecan halves

3 tablespoons kosher salt

Method:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Stir together 2 cups warm water and 1/2 cup sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Soak Pecan halves in water mixture 10 minutes; drain well.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons kosher salt in a foil lined pan.
• Arrange pecans in a single layer in pan; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
• Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.
• Toss Pecans in a strainer to remove excess salt, if desired.

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