Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn – a delicious recipe with bacon, popcorn kernels, butter, brown sugar, bourbon divided, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Place the diced bacon in a medium sized frying pan over medium high heat. Cook the bacon for 7-10 minutes, or until it is quite crispy.
2
Pour 1 cup of popcorn kernels into an air popper.
3
Pour 1 cup of butter into a medium sized pot. Add the brown sugar, 4 tablespoons of the bourbon and the sea salt to the pot. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot and bring the pot to a boil. Stir the pot once then let it boil without stirring until the candy thermometer reads 275 degrees. (This will take approximately 4-5 minutes.) When the candy thermometer reads 275 degrees immediately remove the pot from the heat and stir through the baking soda, vanilla, cayenne pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons of bourbon. Be careful at this point as the caramel will bubble up considerably and create a lot of steam.
4
Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn, tossing the popcorn as you pour the caramel over it.
5
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking trays with parchment paper. Pour the caramel covered popcorn evenly between the two trays and toss the crispy bacon over top of the popcorn. Bake the popcorn in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
6
Remove the popcorn from the oven and let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
933
kcal
Calories
36
g
Fat
120
g
Carbs
33
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound bacon diced, 1 cup popcorn kernels 22 cups popped corn, butter up to 1 cup, 2 cups brown sugar, and more.
Yes, Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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