Buttermilk Praline Pecans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 cups ice water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 -4 1/2 cups pecan halves

Recipe

• 1 using a 6 quart saucepan- cook 1st three ingredients on medium-high heat to 234° to 240° degrees soft-ball candy stage. when a small quantity of syrup is dropped in ice water- it forms a ball that keeps its shape - but when removed from the water- it will flattens out by itself.
• 2 stir frequently to prevent burning. as pralines cooks- it turns a golden brown. remove from heat, and stir butter in . add pecans and stir to coat all nuts.
• 3 cover counter with wax paper- pour pecans onto it.
• 4 immediately separate pecans. let cool.