I love pumpkin seeds. I usually buy a bag from Trader Joe’s, but I haven’t seen them because I haven’t actually looked for them. I’m forgetful.
So, I decided to take matters into my own hands. Chris brought home a pumpkin tonight so I could make some seeds. And of course we had to carve the pumpkin. We’ve had a little pumpkin carving rivalry ever since I stomped him in a contest in college. I like to bring it up rather frequently, but tonight I was very gracious about my landslide win.
The ingredients:
Seriously. Nothing goes better with a knife than a little alcohol.
The finished product:
Scary.
Don’t mind that little weird carving on his chin. We were trying to make a nice ’stache for the little guy, and that was supposed to be his mouth, but it didn’t work out. Obviously. That’s why he’s frowning now.
Anyway, back to the point – the pumpkin seeds.
Rinsing off the slime:
Sprinkled with salt and a little brown sugar:
I’ve never used brown sugar on them before, mostly because I haven’t actually made pumpkin seeds since I was about eight years old, but I thought a nice little sweet and salty mix would be nice. They are currently in the oven, so I can’t tell you if I was right, but I’ll report back tomorrow!
Cute jack-o-lantern!!
Can’t wait to find out about the pumpkin seeds!!
Love the pumpkin!! so cute
your pumpkin has a soul patch. awesome.
We have two gigantor pumpkins sitting on the counter waiting to be carved. I can’t wait to bake up them seeds.
Love the chiny swirl
I think your pumpkin is frowning because somebody just told him that flava savas were so 1999.
Can’t wait to hear good news about the pumpkin seeds! your pumpkin looks great!
Yum, I never think to add anything to the pumpkins but I think sweet and salty would taste really good!
You did not “stomp” or “landslide” anything. You beat me because a bunch of stupid kids thoughts your pumpkin’s ears were cute.
I hate kids.
[...] don’t want to hear a word about how they look just like the raw pumpkin seeds, okay? They are roasted and toasty. And sweet and salty. I have to give it up for the brown [...]
wow ur pumpkin is ugly. that is a compliment.
Haha! Love your jack-o-lantern!
Roasting pumpkin seeds is probably my favorite part of Halloween. The only problem is that this year I don’t think it’s going to happen. I just got home from a business trip last night and I found that the pumpkin I purchased last week (and have yet to carve) is rotting and moldy around the stem. I’m not so sure if the seeds would still be good. Maybe I google it.
Sugar, salt, and slime. I love it.
Do people still sell pumpkins after Halloween? Or will I have to steal one off someone’s stoop to roast my own seeds? Also…do you oil the seeds at all or just let the slime hold the spices/seasonings?