For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup. Store cooled pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Drunken Pumpkin Seeds
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS114
Elevate your snacking game with these Drunken Pumpkin Seeds! A delightful combination of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that will leave you craving more. Forget your average pumpkin seeds – this recipe is a sophisticated twist on a classic.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate8 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium782 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
02
Step
20 mins
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.
03
Step
2 mins
Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer; season with salt.
04
Step
1 hrs 15 mins
Roast in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, 1 to 1 ½ hours.
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Marjory Gibson
May 13, 2025I made these for a party, and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Jimmie Lakin
May 8, 2025A great way to use up pumpkin seeds after carving pumpkins.
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Leda Ankunding
Jun 3, 2024I accidentally burned them a little, but they still tasted good. Just watch them carefully!
Mariano Johnstoncormier
Jun 3, 2024The whiskey and bacon combination is genius. So flavorful!
Benedict Schuster
May 17, 2024These are addictive! I can't stop eating them!