Five Spice Pecans

⏱ 135 mins 🍽 16 serving(s) 🏷 For Large Groups

These savoury spiced pecans are prepared in a slow cooker for a hands-off method. Toasted pecan halves are coated in a blend of melted butter, soy sauce, and aromatic spices including five-spice powder, garlic powder, ginger, and a touch of cayenne. After cooking for 2 hours on LOW, the nuts are spread out to cool and crisp up. This recipe makes a generous quantity, ideal for gatherings or as a homemade gift.

Five Spice Pecans

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pecan halves, toasted
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Place the toasted pecan halves into a 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Combine the melted butter, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, stirring well.
  3. Pour the butter and spice mixture over the pecans and stir until they are evenly coated.
  4. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2 hours, then give the nuts a stir.
  5. Lay out sheets of waxed paper on your work surface.
  6. Transfer the cooked nuts onto the paper, spreading them into a single layer to cool completely. they will crisp as they cool.
  7. Keep the cooled pecans in an air-tight container for storage.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium146200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryFor Large Groups
Authorratherbeswimmin