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

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• 1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin seeds
• ½ cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)

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.