Spiced Cocktail Nuts

By cirql8or

Recipe courtesy Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh

Ingredients

• 3 cups mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts and almonds)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Put the nuts in a mixing bowl and set aside. Put the butter into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. As the butter melts, add the thyme leaves, cumin, mustard, cayenne, allspice, and pepper. Allow to simmer for 1 minute. Pour the butter mixture over the nuts, add the salt and toss well to coat. Put the nuts onto a baking sheet in 1 layer. Put the pan into the preheated oven until the nuts are a golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool. Serve immediately or keep in a sealed container for 1 week.