Creating the utterly deadly Southern pecan pie is straightforward if you follow these step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
2. Prepare Pie Crust: Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan, crimping the edges as desired.
3. Mix Sweet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated between each addition.
5. Incorporate Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
6. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the pecan halves until they’re evenly distributed throughout the filling mixture.
7. Pour Filling: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, ensuring the pecans are evenly spaced.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
9. Check for Doneness: You can check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the pie filling. It should come out clean or have just a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool Down: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

These steps will help you create an incredible Southern pecan pie that is sure to impress everyone at your table.