Derby Pie

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
4 eggs
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup pecans

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a small saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl combine eggs, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Slowly pour sugar mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 50 - 55 minutes, or until set and golden. May be served warm or chilled.