---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: BOURBON PECANS Categories: Kids, Candies Yield: 1 Servings 1 lb Pecan halves 3 oz Bourbon, -reduced to 3 tablespoons 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 ts Angostura bitters 1 tb Worcestershire sauce 1 tb Corn oil 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 1 ts Ground cumin Preheat oven to 325 F. Blanch the pecans for one minute in boiling water. Drain. Combine the reduced bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters, Worcestershire sauce, and corn oil. Turn the still hot nuts in a bowl and toss with the bourbon mixture. Let stand l0 minutes and then spread on a rimmed sheet tray. Bake for 30-50 minutes, stirring every l0 minutes. When nuts are crisp and lightly brown and the liquid has evaporated, turn the nuts into a bowl. Combine the cayenne, salt, pepper, and cumin. Sprinkle over the nuts while tossing. Turn out onto a sheet pan to cool in a single layer. Store in an airtight container. -----