4 c. pecan halves
4 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. salt

Spread pecans in heavy baking pan and bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees. Add butter and stir well until all pecans are coated. Bake 15 minutes more, sprinkle with salt and stir well. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more, then remove from oven. Stir well and let cool. Total cooking time should be from one hour to one hour 15 minutes.