Cajun Cashews

• unsalted butter↗1 tablespoon
• white vinegar↗2 teaspoons
• Tabasco sauce↗2 teaspoons
• cayenne pepper↗1 teaspoon
• garlic salt1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• raw cashews, unsalted↗2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Line a jelly roll pan with a sheet of aluminum foi and set aside. May also use a Silpat mat.

3. 3

   Place the butter, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt annd salt in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and the seasonings are well incorporated.

4. 4

   Add the cashews and toss until they are well coated with the mixture.

5. 5

   Pour nuts onto the prepared and spread so they form a single layer.

6. 6

   Bake until the nuts are dark golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

7. 7

   When nuts are done, remove them from the oven and cool 5 minutes. Scrape the nuts and any dry seasonings from the bottom of the pan into a mixing bowl. Toss well.