Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 2 1/2 cups

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

　　1/2 teaspoon Tabasco

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

　　2 1/2 cups pecan halves (10 oz)

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.

　　

Step 2

Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, pepper, and salt. Remove pan from heat and add pecans, tossing to coat well. Spread in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan and bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Pecans can be baked 1 day ahead and cooled completely, then kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature.