Perfect Pumpkin Seeds

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Spicy, smoky, and salty pumpkin seeds that are just a little different from your normal recipe--but still just as easy!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups raw cleaned whole pumpkin seeds

  • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease

  • ¾ tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Place the pumpkin seeds in a container with a lid, and mix in the Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, bacon grease, and liquid smoke flavoring. Cover the container, and allow to stand overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

  3. Remove the seeds from the flavorings with a slotted spoon, and transfer into a bowl. Mix the cayenne pepper and garlic salt into the seeds, and stir to coat well. Spread the seeds over a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with additional salt.

  4. Roast the seeds under the broiler until toasted and golden brown, about 8 minutes; turn the seeds over twice during broiling. Cool to room temperature.

Cook's Note:

Soaking overnight is optional but helps the seeds soak in the flavor. The liquid smoke and bacon grease make this treat especially delish!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

55 Calories
3g Fat
7g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 55
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 597mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 182mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.