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Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

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  • 75 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Seeds

    • 1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin seeds

  • Alcohol

    • ½ cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's)

  • Fat

    • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

  • Sweeteners

    • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

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, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

3

Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer; season with salt.

4

Roast in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

243

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 8
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 Use fresh pumpkin seeds for better flavor and texture.If you prefer a sweeter version, increase the amount of brown sugar slightly.Monitor the baking closely in the last 10 minutes to avoid over-roasting.