Combine in a heavy sauce pan:

• 1 cup of dark Karo syrup
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Bring to a rolling boil, stirring steadily, for two minutes.

Remove from heat and add:

• 3 tbsp. butter

Beat in separate bowl:

• 3 eggs

Pour hot syrup mixture slowly into eggs, beating with a wire whisk.

Add:

• 1 cup toasted pecan pieces (see “food byte” on side bar)
• 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup bourbon

Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake for 45-50 minutes, until filling is firm. Cool before cutting.