First, preheat the oven to 350°F and measure out all of the ingredients.
Then, combine the pecans, melted butter, and, if desired, salt into a glass mixing bowl.
Use a silicone spatula to completely coat the pecans with the melted butter.
Next, line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
Then, spread and space out the coated pecans over the parchment paper evenly.
Bake the coated pecans for 7-10 minutes. Occasionally shake the pan to brown the pecans evenly without burning them.After cooking, sprinkle a little salt on top of the toasted pecans, if desired, for a little extra flavor.
Finally, transfer the toasted pecans to a serving bowl, serve, and enjoy!
Stove top method
First, preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Then, combine the pecans, melted butter, and, if desired, salt into a glass mixing bowl.
Use a silicone spatula to completely coat the pecans with the melted butter.
Then, cook the coated pecans in the preheated skillet for 2-5 minutes, until the pecans are just browned and fragrant. Remember to stir occasionally while cooking.After cooking, sprinkle the toasted pecans with a little bit of salt, if desired.
Finally, remove the toasted pecans from the heat and serve immediately.