Maple-Bacon Kettle Popcorn
This recipe combines the savory goodness of crispy bacon with the sweet touch of maple syrup, creating a delightful popcorn treat that will satisfy all your snack cravings. The aroma of bacon sizzling in the pan will whet your appetite as you prepare this indulgent and flavorful snack. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a unique twist on classic popcorn!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and grease reserved
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ cup corn kernels for popping
- ¼ cup cooking oil (use the reserved bacon grease and add extra vegetable/canola/olive oil to make ¼ cup)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Fry the bacon in a skillet until brown and crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cool, chop into small pieces and toss with the maple syrup.
- 2. Measure out the reserved bacon grease into a measuring cup. If you don't have a ¼ cup, add vegetable, canola or olive oil to make ¼ cup total.
- 3. Put the cooking grease/oil in a large pan and add the corn kernels. Sprinkle with the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Heat the stove to medium heat, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and wait until you hear the first couple of kernels pop.
- 4. Once the popping begins, use two pot holders to hold lid on the pot and shake the pot, then return to the burner. Continue to do this often throughout the popping process, every minute or two. This will help ensure that the sugar doesn't burn.
- 5. Once the popping is done, remove the lid and salt the popcorn with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt. Use a large spoon to stir the popcorn. Pour in the bacon and maple syrup mixture. Toss together and serve.
- Note 1: If you've never made popcorn on the stovetop you may find this tutorial helpful: How to Make Perfect Homemade Popcorn.
- Note 2: If you reaaallly love bacon, you will probably want to double the amount of bacon and maple syrup in this recipe. I plan to do that next time!
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
About 4 to 6 adult snackers
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
- Protein Content: 5 g
- Fat Content: 23 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
- Cholesterol Content: 14 mg
- Sodium Content: 1019 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 12 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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