MAPLE-BACON KETTLE CORN

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The sweetness of kettle corn with the smoky saltiness of bacon - can it get any better? Adapted from a recipe at Brown-Eyed Baker.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon, cooked and grease reserved
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup popcorn
1 1/2 cups cooking oil (use the reserved bacon grease and add extra oil to make 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a skillet until brown and crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Transfer grease to a measuring cup; if less than 1/4 cup, add plain oil to make 1/4 cup total.
  • When bacon is cool, chop into small pieces and toss with maple syrup. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, place bacon grease (with oil, if using) and popcorn kernels. Sprinkle with sugar and 1 tsp salt. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and place over medium heat until you hear a few kernels pop.
  • Once popping begins, hold pot and lid together tightly and shake pot every 1-2 minutes then return to heat (this will prevent the sugar from burning).
  • Once popping is done, carefully remove the lid, add remaining salt and stir with a large spoon. Add bacon-maple mixture and toss well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.1, Fat 76.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Sodium 872.8, Carbohydrate 12.8, Sugar 12.4

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