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8 bacon slies Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup dry popcorn Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup light brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup light corn syrup Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet by lightly spraying it with cooking spray.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the bacon until crisp, about 8-10 minutes, flipping frequently. When they are crisp, set them aside and crumble once they are cool enough to handle.
Ask a question about this stepPour off bacon fat from the skillet into a large pot (at least 5 quarts and with a lid). Heat the pot over medium high heat and add the popcorn. Cover with lid and pop popcorn, shaking frequently to distribute the kernels. Once the popping has stopped, remove from heat and pour popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
Ask a question about this stepAdd crumbled bacon and peanuts to the popcorn and mix well.
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium sauce pan over medium high heat, melt the butter. Once it is melted, add the sugar and corn syrup and stir until sugar has dissolved. Bring up to a boil, then remove from heat. Add the baking soda and salt and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepPour the caramel slowly over the popcorn stirring constantly. Once all the caramel is coating the popcorn mixture, spread it on your prepared sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring every five minutes.
Ask a question about this stepRemove from oven and allow to cool completely, Break mixture into bite sized pieces and enjoy!
Ask a question about this stepI can't believe no one has commented on this yet. I'm munching on this as I write. Very addictive. Next time I think I'll double the caramel as I have quite the sweet tooth. Oh I used almonds instead of peanuts as this is all I had on hand.
Great snack!
Franca, I'm so glad you found this long-lost recipe! It *is* addictive, isn't it? :) Glad you enjoyed it!
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
This sounds great, easy eating! Sorry I didn't see this the first time:)