Roasted Pecans
Roasted pecans done right, without burning them. Two simple methods for rich, nutty flavor, whether you have 15 minutes or 3 hours.
Equipment
- None
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw pecans halves or pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter or extra virgin olive oil
- Flaky salt to taste
Instructions
Method 1: Quick Roasted Pecans
15 min
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Roughly chop 1 pound of pecan halves into pieces about the size of coffee beans.
- Toss with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or olive oil and flaky salt to taste. Spread evenly in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 10 minutes. Stir and rotate the baking sheet, then roast for another 5 minutes.
- Cool completely before storing.
Method 2: Slow Roasted Pecan Halves
3 hours
- Preheat oven to 225°F.
- Spread 1 pound of pecan halves in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter, cut into small pieces, or drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with flaky salt to taste.
- Roast for 3 hours, rotating the baking sheet halfway through and stirring to coat the pecans in melted butter or oil.
- Cool completely before storing.