Recipe: Pecans on Fire

Hi Chris,Here is a recipe from the Martha Stewart website that I copied this last summer.Havent made these yet,they sure sound good for the holidays!The pecans are fried in oil & coated with Hungarian paprika,black pepper & confectioners sugar for a distinctive flavor thats both spicy & sweet.

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Pecans On Fire:
Makes about 4 cups
(When making pecans on fire,fry the pecans in a deep pot to prevent the oil from bubbling over.Be sure to spread the spices over the nuts while they are hot,to impart the most flavor.You can add more pepper & paprika if you prefer even spicier pecans.)

1 Tbls.salt
1 Tbls.freshly ground black pepper
2 Tsp.Hungarian paprika
1 lb.pecan halves
1-2 c.confectioners sugar
2 quarts canola oil

1.Combine salt,pepper & paprika in a bowl.Set aside.
2.Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Add the pecans & blanch them for 5 minutes.Remove from heat & drain well.Transfer the hot pecans to a large bowl.Add confectioners sugar & toss well to coat.
3.Heat the oil slowly in a large heavy duty stockpot over medium heat to approximately 350 degrees.Carefully add the pecans in small batches ( add slowly so the oil doesnt splatter)& fry till golden,about 4 minutes.Remove pecans from the oil with a slotted spoon & transfer to a baking pan.
4.Season nuts with the pepper mixture.Let cool & store in an airtight container.

GOOD LUCK & MEERY CHRISTMAS!!!!