Smoked and Candied Pecans

Candied pecans are best made on the smoker! Mixing ingredients like brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon, then adding a hint of hickory smoke flavor take pecans to the next level. These savory, sweet and smoky pecans are sure to become a holiday staple after their first appearance!

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Recipe from @learningtosmoke on Instagram
Learn more about the Yoder Smokers YS640S here: https://www.yodersmokers.com/

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 oz. pecan halves
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/3 C sugar
  • 1/3 C brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the Yoder Smokers YS640S with hickory pellets to 275 degrees and set up for indirect heat.
  2. Mix egg whites and maple syrup in a blender for about 2-3 minutes until frothy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix dry ingredients together.
  4. Add pecans and egg white/maple syrup mixture to bowl and mix ingredients.
  5. Spread mixture onto baking sheet. Place on grill for 25 minutes. Remove and serve.