Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking time: 20 - 25 minutes


3/4 cup honey
2 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
1 to 1 1/2   tsp. red pepper flakes
1 bag SunkistŪ California In Shell Pistachios
1/4 cup raw sugar


Preheat oven to 300°F.  Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.  In a small saucepan, combine honey, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.  Heat until mixture is hot and smooth; stirring often (about 3 minutes).  Add pistachios; stir to coat well.  In a large bowl, add raw sugar.  Add coated pistachios and stir to coat well.  Evenly spread pistachios over baking sheets.  Bake 20-25 minutes.  Cool completely (pistachios will harden as they cool).  Store in a loosely covered container for up to two weeks.

Makes 12 servings.

Serving Suggestion:  Try a savory variation to this recipe.  Adding a few teaspoons of fresh orange zest to the sauce gives this more of an Asian flair.
Halftime Spicy Teriyaki Pistachios
Halftime Spicy Teriyaki Pistachios