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Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 2 cups (about 8 ounces) pecans, toasted and roughly chopped, divided
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 cup light (clear) corn syrup
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons bourbon
Preparation
Step 1
Bring cream and milk to a simmer in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add vanilla and 1 cup pecans, turn off heat, cover, and let steep for 1 hour.
Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar together in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour dairy through a strainer into yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk to combine and return mixture to saucepan. Discard pecans and vanilla bean. Cook dairy mixture over medium heat, whisking frequently, until a custard forms on the back of a spoon but a swiped finger leaves a clean line. Strain custard into an airtight container (preferably wide and shallow), stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, and chill overnight or at least 6 hours. The next day, churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Chill in freezer until firm but not totally solid, 2 to 3 hours.
In a small, heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, molasses, butter, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook on low heat until all ingredients are combined and sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in remaining cup pecans. Stir in bourbon and reduce heat to very low, keeping sauce just warm enough to stay mobile.