Fried Pecans

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 4 cups pecans
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 bring water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. add pecans. return to a boil and boil 1 minute. rinse under running hot water. drain and put in large bowl. add sugar and toss to coat.
• 2 in a deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350f degrees over medium heat. with a slotted spoon, add 1/2 the pecans. fry 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown, stirring often.
• 3 remove pecans to a colander to drain. sprinkle with salt and toss lightly to coat. spread on wax paper to cool. repeat until all are cooked.