Salty And Sweet Walnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups halved shelled walnuts (1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup lard or 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and salt to a boil over high heat; boil for 2 minutes.
Pour into large bowl; add walnuts, cinnamon and pepper; stirring to mix.
Let stand 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in wok or skillet, heat lard over med-high heat.
Stir fry walnut mixture until slightly darkened, about 3-5 minutes.
Drain in metal colander; discard oil.
Spread on baking sheet; let cool to room temperature.
ENJOY!