Perfect Pumpkin Seeds
Perfect Pumpkin Seeds deliver a smoky, spicy crunch with layers of Worcestershire, hot sauce, bacon drippings, and a hint of liquid smoke. After an overnight soak, the seeds are broiled until toasty and golden, making them an addictive snack for game day, fall gatherings, or topping salads and soups.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the pumpkin seeds in a lidded container, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, bacon grease, and liquid smoke flavoring. Cover the container and let it sit overnight.
- 2
Preheat the oven's broiler, and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- 3
Lift the seeds out of the flavorings with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl. Add the cayenne pepper and garlic salt to the seeds and stir to coat evenly. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional salt.
- 4
Broil the seeds until toasted and golden brown, about 8 minutes, turning the seeds twice during broiling. Let cool to room temperature.
- Calories 126.95 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.97 g Moderate
- Carbs 5.75 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.1 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.33 mg Low Source
- Sodium 172.27 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.52 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.12 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.07 g Low Source
- Calcium 16.5 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.82 mg Moderate
- Potassium 235.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.57 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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