Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

01Method

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Place the pumpkin seeds in a saucepan along with the whiskey, bacon drippings, brown sugar, and salt over medium-low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the seeds start to turn gray in the center, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain off the liquid.

3. 3

   Arrange the drained seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and season lightly with additional salt.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until the seeds are crisp and golden brown, 1 to 1½ hours.