Festive Salmon Party Ball

I just made this recipe yesterday and it's very good if you are a fan of canned Alaskan salmon.

1 (16 ounce) can salmon, drained, flaked, and skin removed. The bones are 'soft' so you can just mush them .. they add calcium.
1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon horseradish (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (in a bottle)
1 tablespoon finely diced hot or sweet pepper (bell, jalapeno ..etc.)
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup snipped parsley

Mix well all but the pecans and parsley and chill. Form the mixture into either one large or two small balls. Roll into nut/herb mix. Cover and chill well. Serve with crackers.