Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and vegetable oil until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the pecanbread cool before slicing into squares.
