Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn

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   1. Fry bacon and set aside. Drain bacon fat and reserve for caramel mixture.

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   2. Put three tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

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   3. Add three kernels to the pot. When they begin to pop, add the 3/4 cup of popcorn, cover and shake pot occasionally, so popcorn doesn't burn.

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   4. Remove pot from heat once popping has slowed, place popcorn in a large bowl.

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   5. Heat oven to 250-degrees.

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   6. Crumble bacon over finished popcorn.

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   7. In a large pot, bring butter, bacon fat, brown sugar, and maple syrup to a boil, stirring constantly.

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   8. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes, then remove from heat.

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   9. Stir in bourbon, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda. Warning: This mixture might overflow, so use a pot that is tall enough, just in case.

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    10. Pour caramel mixture over bacon and popcorn mixture. Toss to coat evenly.

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    11. Spread mixture onto a large baking sheet covered in parchment. Bake for 50-minutes, stirring the popcorn every 15-minutes.

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    12. Remove from oven. Cool for one-hour before noshing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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