How to Roast Pecans

How to Roast Pecans

Although raw, shelled pecans are tasty "as is," roasting the buttery nuts takes the flavor to another level. Our guide, how to roast pecans, teaches you basic roasting techniques and provides variations that allow you to give the nuts additional flavor in the process. You'll also find a host of appetizer, salad, meat, fish and dessert recipes that use roasted pecans as a prominent condiment.
Pecan Roasting Tips
1. Choose plump, shelled pecans with a consistent size and golden brown color.
2. Store shelled pecans in the refrigerator for several months or the freezer up to two years.
3. Roast the pecans in the oven at 350 degrees or on the stove over medium-high heat.
4. Check the pecans during the cooking process to ensure they don't burn.
5. Take the pecans off the heat when they become fragrant.
6. Transfer the pecans to a cool plate to stop the cooking process.
7. Allow them to cool before serving.

Pan Toasting Pecans

This video gives you a quick demonstration of how to toast pecans in a sauté pan, giving you tips on how to prevent the pecans from burning, as they burn easily. The video demonstrates how you can stir the pecans, cooking them for 5 to 8 minutes, and at the same time not burning them.

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Introduction
- When you want a cholesterol- and sodium-free snack that's also rich in fiber and more than 19 vitamins and minerals, consider a handful of crunchy pecans.Texas Pecan Growers Association: Pecans Offer Good Nutrition Toasting the nuts in the oven or dry roasting them on the stove will give them a richer flavor and give you the opportunity to give them a sweet or salty coating.
Using Fresh Pecans
- Ensure your roasted pecans have the best possible flavor by using the following tips to select and store the fresh nuts properly.
Selecting Pecans
1. Buy shelled whole pecans or pecan halves and pieces all year long.Recipezaar: Kitchen Dictionary: Pecan
2. Choose plump pecans with a consistent size and color.Durden Pecan: Pecan Selection and Storage Tips
3. The pecans should be golden brown or cream colored.Bragg Pecans: FAQ's - What should you look for in buying shelled pecans?
4. If you're buying unshelled pecans, look for heavy nuts with smooth shells without cracks, holes or mold.Recipezaar: Kitchen Dictionary: Pecan
  - -For shelling tips, check out the Mahalo guide, how to shell pecans, for easy ways to remove the nuts.
Storing Pecans
1. Pecans should only be stored at room temperature for two months.Durden Pecan: Pecan Selection and Storage Tips
2. Shelled and unshelled pecans can be stored in the refrigerator for several months.Texas Pecan Growers Association: What is the Best Way to Store Pecans?
3. Keep pecans stored safely for up to two years in the freezer.North Carolina Pecan Growers: How to Choose and Handle NC Pecans
  - -Thaw the pecans at room temperature if you plan to grind them in a blender or food processor.Texas Pecan Growers Association: What is the Best Way to Store Pecans?
Roasting Pecans
- Eliminate the "raw" flavor of pecans and bring out a rich, slightly smoky essence by roasting shelled pecans. Although these recipes generate two cups of roasted pecans in 15 minutes in the oven or on the stove, you can use the process to make as many pecans as you'd like without changing the cooking technique, temperature or time.
In the Oven
- What You'll Need
- 2 cups pecans
- Cooking spray, butter or cooking oil
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- What to Do
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Epicurious: Sea Salt Roasted Pecans
2. Spray a baking sheet with a light coating of cooking spray.Recipezaar: How to Toast Pecans
  - -For additional flavor, toss them in three tablespoons of melted butter.Epicurious: Sea Salt Roasted Pecans
  - -You can also coat the pecans with two tablespoons of cooking oil.Barry Farm: How to Roast Nuts
3. Spread the pecans on the baking sheet in an even layer.Barry Farm: How to Roast Nuts
4. Bake them for 10 to 15 minutes, until fragrant.Bon Appetit: How to Toast Nuts
  - -Check on the pecans often to ensure they don't burn.Recipezaar: How to Toast Pecans
  - -The pecans will also continue browning and cooking after they're removed from the oven.Missouri Pecan Growers: How to Roast Nuts
5. Let them cool on a paper towel before serving.Barry Farm: How to Roast Nuts
- Variations
1. Honey, allspice and black pepper give the pecans an interesting sweet and salty coating.Epicurious: Honey Roasted Peppered Pecans
2. Tossing the pecans in falafel mix gives them an international flair.Food and Wine: Falafel Spiced Pecans
3. Spice the pecans with flavors like cinnamon, cayenne pepper and brown sugar.Food and Wine: Spiced Pecans
4. Use curry powder to give the nuts a smoky, tangy essence.Recipezaar: Curried Pecans
5. Coat the pecans in the warm flavors of chili powder, cumin, coriander and Worcestershire sauce.Eating Well: Chili Pecans
On the Stove
- What You'll Need
- Pecans
- Skillet
- Stove
- What to Do
1. Warm a skillet over medium-high heat.Georgia Pecan Commission: Dry Sauteed Pecans
2. Add the pecans to the skillet, stirring frequently so they won't scorch.Plant Answers: Toasted Pecans
3. Cook the pecans for about 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned.Barry Farm: How to Roast Nuts
  - -The pecans should be removed from the heat as soon as they begin to smoke a little and become fragrant.Melissa's: Toasting Pecans or Other Nuts
4. Pour the pecans onto a plate to stop the cooking process and allow them to cool before serving.Georgia Pecan Commission: Dry Sauteed Pecans
- Variations
1. Add ginger and sugar to give the pecans a spicy and sweet kick.Food and Wine: Ginger Spiced Pecans
2. Also achieve sweet and spicy with a combination of sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne.Suite 101: Sweet and Spicy Pecans
3. Create savory pecans by roasting with rosemary, paprika, chili powder and Tabasco sauce.Saveur: Jessica's Spiced Pecans
4. Give the pecans a sweet and spicy glaze with butter, sugar and Cajun seasoning.Recipezaar: Buttery Sweet Toasted Pecans
  - YouTube Video: Cooking Tips: How to Pan Toast Pecans (Time: 0:26)
Pecan Recipes
- Following are several recipes that feature roasted or toasted pecans. If you already have a batch of roasted pecans ready to go, disregard the step in each recipe that instructs you to toast the pecans in an oven or skillet.
Desserts
Appetizers, Salads and Sides
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Introduction

Using Fresh Pecans

Selecting Pecans

Storing Pecans

Roasting Pecans

In the Oven

On the Stove

Pecan Recipes

Desserts

Appetizers, Salads and Sides

Main Dishes

How to Roast Pecans Images Powered by Flickr and Google

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