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

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®)

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.