1 1cPecans <strong>Step One</strong> Spread one cup of pecans evenly on a paper plate. Put the plate in the microwave for one minute on the high power setting. Then take them out and turn them over a few times with your hand and put them back in for another minute. The second time you take them out if they don't look done put them in for another minute, otherwise go to step two. <strong>Step Two</strong> On a heavy cutting board take a large kitchen knife and chop the pecans into several pieces. Each pecan should be cut into about four pieces. Be careful not to chop them too finely.