Email to Sharon      

Recipe Categories: WWWCOF's HOME PAGEAPPETIZERS BBQ BEVERAGES Biscuits BREAD BREAKFAST CAKESandPIES CANDY CANNING CASSEROLES COOKIES CROCKPOT DESSERTS DIABETIC DIPS ETHNIC FISHandSEAFOOD FRUIT LOWCHOLESTEROL MARINADES MEATS MEOW MICROWAVE MIXES Muffins PASTA PASTRIES PICKLESRELISH PIZZA POULTRY PRESSURECOOKER RICE SALADandDRESSING SANDWICHES SAUCES SNACKS SOUPSandSTEWS STIRFRY VEGETABLES WOOFWOOF

Creole Pecans




Source of Recipe


WORLD WIDE WEB CIRCLE OF FRIENDS COOKBOOK


Recipe Introduction


NOTES : Louisiana flavors spice up these deep-fried nuts -- a hard-to-resist companion to tequila-based drinks and beer. Choose only the best-looking pecan halves and, if possible, taste before you buy to make sure they're fresh and moist


Recipe Link: http://groups.msn.com/FullCircleofFriends

List of Ingredients




2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon hot curry powder (optional)
1 pound shelled pecans
corn oil for deep frying
salt to taste

Recipe



Procedure

In a bowl stir together butter, cumin, celery seed, garlic,
cayenne, and curry powder (if used). Add nuts and stir to coat well. Let rest at room temperature at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours. In a medium skillet, heat at least 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. Fry nuts in hot oil until golden and fragrant. Drain on paper towels, salt lightly, and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 1 pound.