CHERRY PEANUT PIZZAZZ
Makes 3 cups.
2 cup lightly salted peanuts 1 cup dried tart cherries 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne pepper), or to taste Vegetable oil
Combine peanuts and cherries in a medium bowl. In a small bow. Combine Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin and red pepper; mix well. Pour over peanut mixture; stir to coat.
Heat 1 or 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peanut mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes, or until peanuts are light brown. Do not allow mixture to burn. Add more oil, if needed. Remove from heat. Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil to cool. Store in a tightly covered container.
Recipe courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute
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