Bacon Peanut Caramel Corn
My father is quite the snack monster. He has a (not so) secret drawer where he hides all of his popcorn, pretzels and candy bars. I get my love of sweet and salty treats from him. This bacon peanut caramel corn is a perfect gift for the dad who has everything. Have fun with packaging, festive cellophane bags, take out containers or gift tins are all good options.
Steps
Pre heat oven to 375.
Lay bacon out on a baking sheet and cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy , about 10 to 15 minutes.
Reserve the rendered fat and set the bacon aside.
Reduce the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large pot , place 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat and the popcorn.
Put a lid or heat proof bowl on top.
Cook over medium heat , shaking the pot intermittently until the popcorn slows to 1 pop every two or three seconds.
Remove from heat and pour the popcorn into a bowl.
Wipe out the popcorn pot , making sure there is residue and add the water , then the corn syrup and sugar.
Cook on medium high heat , until the mixture turns a light amber color , about 6 to 8 minutes.
You do not want to over cook the caramel.
While the caramel cooks , spread the popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat , or parchment paper.
Sprinkle the peanuts evenly over the sheet.
Crumble the cooled bacon over the popcorn and peanuts.
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Ingredients
bacon, popcorn, bacon fat, dry roasted peanuts, granulated sugar, corn syrup, water