Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are simmered in a sweet whiskey mixture before going into the oven to toast.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Calories
243 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Step 2
Stir pumpkin seeds, whiskey, bacon drippings, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until the seeds begin to turn gray in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
Step 3
Spread the drained seeds onto a baking sheet in a single layer; season with salt.
Step 4
Roast the pumpkin seeds in preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, 60 to 90 minutes.
Drunken Pumpkin Seeds
Drunken Pumpkin Seeds
Drunken Pumpkin Seeds
Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
  • 1.5 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
  • 0.5 cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)

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