It’s easy enough to pop open a can of nuts when entertaining, but those canned nuts often taste stale, as if they’ve sat on the shelf too long. Freshly toasted nuts have a much better, fresher flavor. But nuts can be delicate and will burn easily if improperly cooked. How do you toast almonds? Here’s what we discovered:
Toast raw, skin-on almonds in a skillet with a little oil or butter, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently to ensure even toasting and prevent spotty burning.
Keep the heat gentle to prevent the nuts from burning. Medium-low should suffice.
Herbs, spices, and other flavorings can be added to the basic nuts. The oil or butter provides a tacky surface onto which they can cling.
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