This is my grandmother’s recipe. She has 10 acres of Pecan Trees, but when I was growing up they had over 50 acres…. consequently, I have quite a few pecan recipes. HA! However, the roasted pecans recipe has been passed down for generations. My great-grandmother could make them over the fire and my mother makes hers in the microwave! The ingredients have remained constant, the love has remained constant, the rich flavor of the pecans has remained constant! The only change is the cooking tool. 🙂
This recipe is one of the top 17 recipes on 3 Boys and a Dog!
If you keep these Southern Roasted Pecans in a sealed glass jar, they will last for a very long time – I make them for birthday parties and Holidays as they are a great snack to keep the hungry quiet while the adults visit. If you swing by my Grandmaw’s, she will have some on hand and a nice glass of sweet tea for you. Southern Roasted Pecans are a tradition down here that is not going to die with me!
My boys know how and I am working on teaching them some other “grandmaw’s favorite” recipes already!
- Pecans
- ½ stick margarine
- Salt to taste (this means quite a bit of salt!)
- Preheat oven to 250.
- Fill cast iron skillet half full of pecans.
- Salt to taste.
- Bake for 30 mins, stirring every 10 minutes.
CindyLou says
Toasted pecans are the quintessential Southern snack. I add a dash of cayenne pepper and use kosher or sea salt. This is my go-to snack and a must-have on an olive and cheese tray.
Terre Gildon says
How deep do you put the pecans in the skillet? Would a pound be too many at one time?
Kelli Miller says
as long as they fit and you can easily stir them, it is fine 🙂
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Pecans are my favorite nut! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Rebecca says
Do you melt the butter and toss the pecans in it before putting them in the skillet?
Kelli Miller says
Not normally 🙂 I just toss it all in and then stir frequently 🙂
Linda Winterland says
Bet you could help me with a recipe for a sugar and spice pecan. Would like to give my volunteers something to munch on as a Christmas gift. Thanks in advance. Since they are Seniors I best watch the salt 🙂
Kelli Miller says
HI Linda, thanks for stopping by! I bet they would LOVE spiced pecans: https://3boysandadog.com/2012/02/spiced-pecans-recipe/
sue says
Wow that would be amazing to grow up with all those pecan trees. Thanks for sharing.