Description
Learn how to toast pecans in the oven or on the stovetop in this easy tutorial. Soon, you’ll be adding them to salads, veggies, baking recipes & more!
Ingredients
- 1–2 cups pecans* (use raw pecans, not roasted, dry roasted, or seasoned pecans)
- A sheet pan or skillet, for toasting
Instructions
Oven Method:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (you can also toast them on a dry pan, I just love parchment for easy clean-up & to prevent sticking)
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Spread Pecans Out. Place pecans on sheet pan and spread them out so they aren’t all touching. (This allows the air to circulate better, which leads to more even toasting)
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Bake the pecans for 6-8 minutes, giving them a shake halfway through, if desired. If your pecans aren’t quite toasted yet, add 1-2 more minutes and watch them closely.
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Let the pecans cool slightly, then use them, chop them, or store them, as desired.
Stovetop Method:
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Add pecans to a large skillet. (Don’t add butter or oil–there’s no need, unless your recipe specifically calls for it!)
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Toast the pecans 3-5 minutes on medium heat, stirring regularly to help the pecans toast more evenly. Do not walk away from the stove or work on other tasks while the nuts are toasting to avoid burning them. (They burn more easily on the stove)
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Cool slightly, then use as desired.
Notes
If you’re toasting less than 1 cup of pecans, the stovetop method might work best for you. For 1 cup or more than 1 cup, I always recommend the oven method. This easily scales up, too! You can toast 4-6 cups of pecans in the oven at a time, so long as there’s enough room on your baking sheet so the air can circulate around them.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
