Crunchy Hasselback Yams

CRUNCHY HASSELSBACK YAMS½ c. plus 2 T. firmly packed light brown sugar, divided¼ c. butter, melted1 T. kosher salt1 T. Tabasco1 t. black pepper3 lbs. medium yams, sliced 1/8” thick½ c. chopped pecansSea salt, orange zest, garnishes Preheat oven 400.…