Sweet Heat Sriracha Pecans Recipes

SWEET HEAT SRIRACHA PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°. Spread a sheet of aluminum foil on the counter.
• Combine the honey and Sriracha in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until liquefied and well mixed. Remove from heat and add the pecans. Stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the pecans are lightly coated and all the honey mixture is used.
• Spread on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes. I suggest lining the sheet with parchment paper.
• While the pecans are baking, combine the sugar and salt in a heat-proof bowl. When the pecans are done, scrape them into the bowl and stir until all the sugar mixture is used. Spread on the foil and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

THE BEST PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and pecans start to brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove pecans with a slotted spoon, reserving butter in pan. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Stir whiskey, optional, and vanilla into brown sugar mixture; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.