Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin seeds

½ cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel s®)

2 tablespoons bacon drippings

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste

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

Stir pumpkin seeds, whiskey, bacon drippings, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until the seeds begin to turn gray in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.

Spread the drained seeds onto a baking sheet in a single layer; season with salt.

Roast the pumpkin seeds in preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, 60 to 90 minutes.