2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. catsup
1/4 tsp. hot sauce (Tabasco)
4 c. pecan halves

Combine first 4 ingredients, stir in pecans, mix well. Spread pecans evenly in a shallow pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt if desired. If nuts brown too much reduce heat to 275 degrees.