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Barbecued Almonds

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:

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  • 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.
  • Add chili powder blended with cumin, cayenne, and cloves for a rich barbecue flavor. The oil or butter provides a tacky surface onto which the spices can cling.
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