Deviled Pecans Neiman Marcus

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons celery salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb shelled pecan halves or walnuts or almonds

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the salt, celery salt, garlic salt and cayenne together in a bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   When the oil is hot, add the nuts and cook for about 2 minutes, or until they begin to brown; it is important to keep shaking the pan while the nuts are cooking to avoid burning them.

4. 4

   Drain the nuts on paper towels.

5. 5

   Transfer the nuts to a bowl while still hot and sprinkle with the salt mixture.

6. 6

   Mix thoroughly until the nuts are evenly coated.

7. 7

   Let cool to room temperature.

8. 8

   Makes about 4 cups.