Maple-Bacon Kettle Corn

Submitted by DrGaellon

"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: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• 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.