Step 1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for Cajun seasoning. (You will only use 1/2 tablespoon of this mixture. Save the rest for other uses.)

Step 3

In a small pan heat bacon grease over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Place nuts in a large bowl.

Step 5

Drizzle bacon fat/garlic over nuts and toss to coat.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, salt, sugar, and black pepper over nuts. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 7

Pour nuts onto a large baking sheet and place in oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.