You need to scrape your own pumpkin out for the seeds in this recipe. A small pie pumpkin is perfect.

• Rinse the pumpkin seeds and dry them overnight on paper towels.

• Create a brine by mixing the salt with the water until it dissolves.

• Soak the pumpkin seeds in the brine overnight.

• Drain, but don't rinse, the pumpkin seeds and dry them on paper towels overnight.

• Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.