"There is plain pecan pie and there is this "souped-up" version that the Southern people make for Thanksgiving dinner. This is a delicious alternate to the classic pecan pie. Give it a try and you'll see...."
INGREDIENTS
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Pie Crust
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8 tablespoons (1 stick or cube) unsalted butter
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1/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 to 4 tablespoons bourbon (or liquor of your choice) 2 cups whole pecans, toasted, cooled, and broken into small pieces*