Combine sugar and orange juice in a medium bowl; stir well. Add pecans; toss gently to coat.
Strain the liquid : only bake the nuts! Spread pecans in a buttered 15 x 10 x 1" jellyroll pan; bake at 350 f for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Remove pecans from pan and place on buttered aluminum foil. Let cool completely; break pecans apart, if necessary. Yield: 1 cup.
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CINNAMON PECANS
Beat one egg white and one tablespoon of cold water together until frothy.
Stir 1 pound of pecans into mixture.
In another bowl, mix 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
Stir pecans into the sugar mixture until well coated. Spread on large cookie sheet and bake at 275 F for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes.