Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           water
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   1      cup           coarse chopped pecans
   1      tablespoon    hot ground red chile
     1/4  teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

In a small skillet, combine the water and sugar and stir over med. heat for 2 minutes. Add pecans and stir well with a wooden scraper as the water evaporates. After 3 or 4 minutes, add thee ground chile and the salt and toss well to coat the pecans evenly. Continue stirring for a few minutes longer until all the water has evaporated, pecans are coated, and pan is dry. Turn nuts onto waxed paper or plate to cool.