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4.89 from 9 votes

Smoked Bacon Pumpkin Seeds

Adding bacon makes everything better, especially these smoked bacon pumpkin seeds. They're sweet, crunchy and salty – the perfect snack combo.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp barbecue rub
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat the smoker to 375F degrees, using maple or pecan wood.
  • Scoop the seeds out of the pumpkin. Rinse with water to clean, removing the pumpkin pulp. 
  • Toss together the clean seeds, bacon, brown sugar and rub.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Add the pumpkin seeds mixture in a single layer. 
  • Place the baking sheet on the smoker over indirect heat. Smoke for 15 minutes. 
  • Toss with a spatula. Smoke for 5-10 more minutes, until the bacon is crispy.
  • Remove from the smoker. Season with salt. Allow to cool. 

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Notes

You can also bake these in a 375F-degree oven. 

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 173mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.7mg