This is another long time family favorite with our clan. My Mother started us with this tradition and it has lasted for more than 40 years. A huge favorite with everyone and a great treat for the all the football games during Christmas and New Year Holidays. Our version has changed very little since Mother made the first batch. I hope you enjoy watching Tiffany prepare this treat for you. The full recipe is below.
Texas Nuts & Bolts
You will need the following ingredients:
1 box each of Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Cheerios
Mixed Nuts - 1 1/2 lbs.
1 bag Thin Stick Pretzels
Pour all of the above in two large roasting pans (we use the aluminum turkey pans). Mother used her large stand alone electric roaster.
4 sticks of butter
1 1/2 cups bacon drippings
1/2 cup Worcestshire Sauce
3 TB Tabasco
1 TB Season Salt
Garlic Powder/Salt
1 TB Cayenne Pepper (amount depends on how hot/spicy you want)
Place all ingredients in a 2 quart saucepan and heat until hot.
Using a spoon or ladle drizzle about 1/4 to 1/3 cup over each pan of cereal mix. Gently stir being careful not to crush the cereal (a folding action works the best). Place both pans in a preheated 225 degree oven. Heat for 20 min. Repeat basting and mixing every 20 min. Mixture must bake for at least 2 hours.
After mixture cools, store in airtight containers.