Maple-Bacon Kettle Corn

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

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 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.
2. When bacon is cool, chop into small pieces and toss with maple syrup. Set aside.
3. 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.
4. 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).
5. 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.