Bacon Caramel Popcorn
• 8 slices Smithfield Hickory Smoked Classic Cut Bacon
• 1 bag Microwave popcorn (popped preferably plain)
• 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar packed
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup Pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 2 cup Pecans, toasted chopped
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F.
- Cook the bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Once cool, coarsely chop into pieces.In a large bowl, toss together the popped popcorn, bacon pieces and pecans. Set aside.
- In a medium sauce pan, add the butter, brown sugar and maple syrup. Melt, stirring and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla and baking soda.
- Working quickly, pour the caramel over the popcorn mixture and stir until all the pieces are covered.
- Spread out onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, break apart a bit and then let it cool.
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