PASTRY:

1 c. plus tbsp. all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1/2 stick butter
2 tbsp. vegetable shortening
1/4 c. cold water

FILLING:

3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. light Karo syrup
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. bourbon
1 c. chopped pecans

For the pastry. Add the shortening and butter to the flour and salt. And work the mixture with fingertips until it resembles cornflakes. Blend in the water until all the ingredients can be worked into a ball. Chill. Roll out dough and fit into a 9 inch pie pan.

Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and lower temperature to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients for filling and pour into the shell. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until the pie is firm to the touch. Serve with whipping cream or vanilla ice cream.