Ingredients

　　2 cups water

　　1 cup pecan halves

　　10 packets artificial sweetener (Do not use Equal)

　　1 cup canola oil

　　Salt to taste

　　Bring the water to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan. Add the pecans, boil for 1 minute, then drain well. Transfer the pecans to a bowl, and toss with the artificial sweetener to coat thoroughly. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and sauté, stirring constantly or shaking the pan, until the nuts have turned dark brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the nuts to wax paper or paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt, and eat slightly warm or at room temperature.

　　Cooks' Note

　　Raw pecans are also good for dessert. The fat, dominantly monounsaturated, seems to satisfy most people’s sweet tooth within 5 minutes of consumption. When sautéing the pecans, take care not to let them burn.

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