Silly question: do you recommend toasting the pecans and then chopping them, or do you chop them and then toast them? I'm leaning towards toasting them first because I worry about burning the little bits. I should probably have tried to make a pie crust before I tackle this on Thanksgiving... oh well! I usually chop, then toast; more toasty bits. But the tradeoff, as you say, is you have to pay closer attention... If you're worried about pie crust, read our pie crust blog - it'll totally take you by the hand... Good luck! PJH

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