Spicy Toasted Pecans

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Makes 2 1/2 cups

Source

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon Tabasco

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

2 1/2 cups pecan halves (10 oz)

Method

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.

Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, pepper, and salt. Remove pan from heat and add pecans, tossing to coat well. Spread in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan and bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.