Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

These drunken pumpkin seeds are simmered in a sweet whiskey mixture with bacon drippings, brown sugar, and salt 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 the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine pumpkin seeds, whiskey, bacon drippings, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a simmer and cook until seeds begin to turn gray in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer; season with salt.
Step 4
Roast in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

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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