Sweet and Sassy Pecans

Many Southerners might as well put “pecan sommelier” on their résumés, since hordes of us like to seek out and savor the many pecan textures and flavors affiliated with our regions. Because the earthy nut is so plentiful, we find ourselves dressing them up in a host of ways—sometimes fiery, sometimes sweet. In this case, they’re both. My brother Dempse is a master at making pecans that sizzle.