Dr Pepper Pecans Food

DR. PEPPER PRALINES

Steps:

• In heavy saucepan mix together sugars and Dr. Pepper.
• Cook over low heat.
• stirring constantly until all sugar is dissolved, then cook stirring occasionally until soft ball stage (238 degrees F) is reached.
• Remove from heat, add marshmallows and nut meats together.
• Beat hard for 1 to 2 minutes until mixture starts to cream.
• Drop on wax paper in small balls, about 1 tablespoon at a time.
• They should flatten out around the edges leaving mound of nut meats in the center.

PEPPERED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a large heavy roasting pan with cooking spray.
• Mix black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and dried thyme in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until foamy. Add Worcestershire, hot sauce, and liquid smoke flavoring and whisk to mix. Drop in pecans and stir to coat well. Pour coated pecans into a colander to drain off extra egg white mixture; return to bowl and add the pepper mixture. Stir well to coat each pecan with spices.
• Spread pecans in prepared roasting pan. Roast in preheated oven for 5 minutes and stir pecans; roast an additional 5 minutes and stir again. Turn off heat and roast pecans an additional 5 to 10 minutes until pecans are lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and serve at room temperature.

PEPPER PECANS

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, over a medium heat, warm the oil. Stir in the sugar, salt, cayenne, and pepper. Mix well, until sugar starts to melt. Add the pecans and coat thoroughly.
• Drain the pecans on a baking sheet and cool.
• Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 weeks.

SALT AND PEPPER PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium low.
• Remove from heat and whisk in the Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• Stir in pecans, mixing well to coat each piece.
• Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 12-15 minutes, stirring once.
• Using a spatula remove pecans from baking sheet.
• Drain on paper towels.

DR PEPPER PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°; line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• In a small saucepan, bring the Dr Pepper and butter to a boil over med-high heat.
• Simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in the pecans and continue to cook until the liquid becomes a sticky glaze, 3-4 minutes.
• Add a big pinch of salt, stir, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake, stirring once or twice, until toasted, about 10 minutes.

DR. PEPPER CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place cheeses in large bowl of electric mixer; mix until blended. Add Dr Pepper and mix until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended. Shape into 2 balls and chill for 20 minutes. Place in a plastic bag and chill thoroughly.
• Serve with a cheese knife for spreading on crackers.