BLACK PEPPER ALMONDS ¼ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup brown sugar 4 tsp. water 4 cups whole almonds with skins 4 tbsp. black pepper, freshly ground 2 tsp. salt Preheat oven to 300°F. Line baking sheets with lightly buttered foil. Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet on medium heat. Add the brown sugar and water then stir until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the almonds, pepper and salt. Cook at a fast bubble for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Spread nuts in a single layer on the baking sheets. Bake for 30 minutes or until the nuts turn a deep golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool. Separate nuts into individual pieces until fully cooled and dried.