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📜 Collection: Unknown Three Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Snacks A classic savory party snack mix packed with cereals, pretzels, pecans, and smoked bacon fat seasoning. Slow-roasted at low heat until crispy, crunchy, and deeply flavorful.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 2 hours | 15 mins (Cooling) | 24–30 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large plastic bag
- Roaster pan
- Mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Box | Cheerios | None |
| 1 Box | Wheat Chex | None |
| 1 Box | Rice Chex | None |
| 1 Box | Stick Pretzels | None |
| 1 Bag | Pretzel Goldfish | Or oyster crackers |
| 2 Pounds | Pecans | Whole or halves |
Savory Coating
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sticks | Butter | Melted |
| 2 Cups | Bacon Fat | Rendered and melted |
| 4 Tablespoons | Worcestershire Sauce | None |
| 3 Tablespoons | Garlic Salt | None |
| 4 Tablespoons | Liquid Smoke | None |
| 1 Tablespoon | Salt | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a large, clean plastic bag, toss together the 1 box Cheerios, 1 box Wheat Chex, 1 box Rice Chex, 1 box stick pretzels, 1 bag pretzel Goldfish, and 2 pounds pecans until uniformly combined.
Step 2: Mix Coating and Coat
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted 2 sticks butter and 2 cups bacon fat. Stir in the 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 3 tablespoons garlic salt, 4 tablespoons liquid smoke, and 1 tablespoon salt until fully emulsified.
- Pour the warm sauce mixture over the dry ingredients inside the plastic bag. Seal the bag tightly and toss thoroughly until all cereals, pretzels, and nuts are completely coated.
Step 3: Slow Bake
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and pour the coated mixture evenly into a large roaster pan.
- Bake at 250°F for a total cook time of 2 hours. Turn the mixture with a spatula after the first 20 minutes, and continue turning every 15 minutes thereafter until evenly toasted, crisp, and fragrant.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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