Mom's pecan pie is a favorite at all our family and holiday gatherings. [Photo left: Martha Caroline Palmer, McGill-Kirk, Julianna Kathrine Wilson, Cheryl Kay McGill, Netzel, Wilson, at Major General Al Logan's home, Tishomingo, Oklahoma, about 2009.]
In a sauce pan on low heat, desolve, 3/4 cup corn syrup 3/4 cup sugar Remove from heat. Add; 2-3 Tablespoons butter and set aside.
Beat 3 eggs, add to sugar/ syrup mixture plus a little salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 cups pecans. Pour into a pie shell. Bake 10 minutes a 400 degrees. Reduce to 350 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool 30 minutes to set.