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Roasted Pig Pecans
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Roasted Pig Pecans

Unbelievable divine snack that will disappear in a snap.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword nuts, roasted
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 212kcal
Author Adapted from Tammy Algood

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans halves
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4-6 slices bacon chopped into 1/2" pieces (use less bacon if using thick-cut)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 350 F.
  • Place the nuts in a bowl. Drizzle with the butter and add in the bacon. Toss to coat and mix.
  • Pour mixture out onto a baking sheet and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 25-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the bacon is done. Remove from oven.
  • Combine the sugar, salt, and cayenne and sprinkle over nuts. Stir to mix.
  • Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg