Extra-Rich Chocolate Pecan Pie

1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
⅔ cups evaporated milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or regular margarine
2 large eggs; lightly beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Pecan Valley Pecan Pieces

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2. Combine the chocolate chips, evaporated milk, and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine the eggs, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and mix well.
4. Gradually stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, blending well, and pour into the unbaked pie shell.
5. Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the filling is set. Cool on a wire rack.