Pecan Roots Go Way Deeper in Texas
Sure, the pecan is the official state tree of Texas, but the pecan roots go way deeper than that in Texas. The pecan (pronounced "puh-KAHN") is woven into everything we eat in Texas. From a Texas Pecan Pie and Pecan Sandies, to Pecan-Crusted Catfish and Pecan Smoked Brisket. Many Texans have childhood memories of gathering pecans from trees on family property or along riverbanks. Pecan trees grow naturally here (much like humidity and hurricanes). The pecan is so central to our recipes, traditions, and even our television shows (who can forget the Pecan Pie character on Friday Night Lights – clear eyes, full bowl of nuts, can't lose).
On that note, we saw it fitting to put pen to paper on all of the reasons we love pecans so dang much:
- Pick Your Pecan Adventure - Are you feeling sweet or savory? Pecans swing both ways, with a naturally sweet, buttery taste that's more complex and nuanced than many other nuts (we're looking at you cashews).
- Everything is bigger in Texas, even nuts! - In a nod to the odd, Seguin is home to a 16-foot-long pecan AKA the World's Largest Pecan.
- Not Just a Pretty Pecan - Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals and are among the highest antioxidant-rich nuts. They're excellent sources of fiber, thiamin, zinc, and copper, plus, they are so yummy!
- Homegrown Hero - Texas is among the top pecan-producing states in the country. The pecan industry contributes significantly to Texas's agricultural economy, providing jobs and sustaining many family farms.
- Pecans are Mother - Edmund E. Risien, an English immigrant, established the first commercial pecan nursery in San Saba – the Pecan Capital of the World – and his "Mother Pecan Tree," planted in 1882, still stands today in Texas Hill Country.
Our Favorite Pecan Sweets and Savories
- The Drunken Nut pecan pie from Emporium is an actual revelation.
- Have you ever had the absolute pleasure of having the Pralines from Goode Co.?
- The Texicali Turkey from the Pecan Lodge is the stuff pecan-smoked dreams are made of.
- I'm eating three minimum of the Three Brothers Bakery Pecan Sandies.
- We trust national treasure Glen Powell's favorite ice cream brand, Blue Bell, to make the best Pecan Pralines ’n Cream in the biz.
- Anything that comes out of the kitchen at Pecan House Grill. And we mean ANYTHING.
Pecan Roots Go Way Deeper in Texas
Sure, the pecan is the official state tree of Texas, but the pecan roots go way deeper than that in Texas. The pecan (pronounced "puh-KAHN") is woven into everything we eat in Texas. From a Texas Pecan Pie and Pecan Sandies, to Pecan-Crusted Catfish and Pecan Smoked Brisket. Many Texans have childhood memories of gathering pecans from trees on family property or along riverbanks. Pecan trees grow naturally here (much like humidity and hurricanes). The pecan is so central to our recipes, traditions, and even our television shows (who can forget the Pecan Pie character on Friday Night Lights – clear eyes, full bowl of nuts, can't lose).
On that note, we saw it fitting to put pen to paper on all of the reasons we love pecans so dang much:
- Pick Your Pecan Adventure - Are you feeling sweet or savory? Pecans swing both ways, with a naturally sweet, buttery taste that's more complex and nuanced than many other nuts (we're looking at you cashews).
- Everything is bigger in Texas, even nuts! - In a nod to the odd, Seguin is home to a 16-foot-long pecan AKA the World's Largest Pecan.
- Not Just a Pretty Pecan - Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals and are among the highest antioxidant-rich nuts. They're excellent sources of fiber, thiamin, zinc, and copper, plus, they are so yummy!
- Homegrown Hero - Texas is among the top pecan-producing states in the country. The pecan industry contributes significantly to Texas's agricultural economy, providing jobs and sustaining many family farms.
- Pecans are Mother - Edmund E. Risien, an English immigrant, established the first commercial pecan nursery in San Saba – the Pecan Capital of the World – and his "Mother Pecan Tree," planted in 1882, still stands today in Texas Hill Country.
Our Favorite Pecan Sweets and Savories
- The Drunken Nut pecan pie from Emporium is an actual revelation.
- Have you ever had the absolute pleasure of having the Pralines from Goode Co.?
- The Texicali Turkey from the Pecan Lodge is the stuff pecan-smoked dreams are made of.
- I'm eating three minimum of the Three Brothers Bakery Pecan Sandies.
- We trust national treasure Glen Powell's favorite ice cream brand, Blue Bell, to make the best Pecan Pralines ’n Cream in the biz.
- Anything that comes out of the kitchen at Pecan House Grill. And we mean ANYTHING.
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