Pecan Honey Butter Food

PECAN HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans out on a baking sheet. Bake for aprx. 8 minutes or until the pecans are toasted nicely. They will burn pretty quickly so keep an eye on them and take out before they get too toasted. Set aside to cool.
• Once pecans are cooled. Mix butter and honey together. I just used a spatula to combine well (a mixer is not necessary). Fold in your pecans until completely incorporated.
• Store in your refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

HONEY, HOT SAUCE AND PECAN COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
• Grind the pecans to a fine powder in a food processor. Add the butter, hot sauce and honey and pulse until combined and smooth. Using a rubber spatula, turn out the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a log. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. When ready to use, cut into discs.

PEACH-HONEY-VANILLA BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine peaches, apple, and orange juice in a large, heavy pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered, until peaches are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, inspect 8 to 10 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until peach mixture is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Puree peach mixture, working in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth. You should have about 14 cups of puree.
• Return all of the puree to the pot. Add sugar, honey, and vanilla bean seeds. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves; reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thick and starts to mound, stirring frequently, 60 to 70 minutes.
• Ladle mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

PECAN-HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer until ligthly toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally. This should take about 7 minutes. Use your nose to judge when they are done -- they shouldn't smell burned. Cool and finely chop the pecans. (You can make more toasted pecans than you need for this recipe. The toasted pecans can be used for lots of things!).
• Stir together 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, and 2 tbsp honey.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.

PECAN HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Blend first 4 ingredients.
• Fold in pecans.
• Refrigerate in a airtight container.

HONEY PECAN CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and hot sauce, then toss to combine. Allow to marinate 15 to 30 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, pecans and seasoning salt. Mix well and set aside.
• Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees F.
• Place a small pan over a low heat and add the honey and butter. Allow the honey to warm and the butter to melt.
• Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the buttermilk a few pieces at a time, then add to the flour/pecan mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Place on a plate. Continue with the remaining chicken until it is all coated.
• Cook the chicken in the skillet in batches, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add the chicken to a platter and drizzle over half of the honey butter. Garnish with the parsley. Serve with the remaining honey butter on the side for dipping.

PECAN HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Slowly beat the honey into the butter or margarine until well blended.
• Stir in chopped pecans.
• Pack in gift containers and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving on biscuits, rolls, or other bread.

SMOKEY BONES HONEY PECAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Place pecan halves on a cooking tray and cook until toasted, approximately five to eight minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
• Chop cooled pecans.
• Place pecans and butter in a mixer and blend for three to five minutes using a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl, as needed.
• Blend on low speed adding honey and continue until all ingredients are well mixed.
• Place in serving dish or bowl and refrigerate until ready for use.
• Serve with warm cornbread.