Categories: Appetizers- Snacks

Ingredients

• 2 cups pecan halves, lightly toasted
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 fresh jalapenos, stemmed and seeded, if desired
• 2 tsp. whole black peppercorns, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/3 cup walnut or sunflower oil
• Splash balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. In a food processor, lightly grind the nuts. Add the garlic, jalapenos, peppercorns, salt and oil and process to as fine a paste as possible. Add the vinegar and puree again. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

2. makes about 2 cups

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