Bourbon Pecans

[caliloo]

Just in time for Derby Day I am sharing a favorite recipe. This comes from a dear friend Helene. She is a great cook and I love it when she shares a recipe....

Bourbon Pecans from Helene

1/2 cup good bourbon
1 lb pecan halves
1 T. corn oil
1 T. worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon angostura bitters
1/2 cup sugar
Preheat oven to 350.
1) in small saucepan, simmer bouron over medium heat until reduced by 1/4. Blanch pecans in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
2) In large bowl, combine bourbon, oil, worcestershire, bitters, sugar. Add hot pecans and toss well. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3) spread pecans in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, or until they are crisp and liquid has evaporated.
4) Transfer to large clean bowl and toss with spices (as follows), about 1-1/2 teaspoon spices, 1/2 t. salt, 1/4 t. pepper.
Spices---Emeril's "Essence"
2-1/2 T. paprika
2 T. salt
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. black pepper
1 T. onion powder
1 T. cayenne pepper
1 T. dried leaf oregano
1 T. dried thyme.
Store in airtight container.
Hints: the recipe does not seem to work with Splenda. And make sure the pecans are crisp... better slightly overdone than underdone.

[newtohosta-no more]

I would love these, but my DD doesn't like Pecans at all. Enjoy the Derby, Alexa! I usually try to be home to watch it and DH makes us all a Mint Julep.