Bacon-Popcorn Snack Mix
2015-09-15 19:44:12
Yield: approximately 7 cups
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon rendered bacon fat, divided
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2-teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat over medium-high heat. Add 2 kernels to pan, and close lid. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels to pan. Quickly place lid on pan. Cook, gently shaking pan, until popping decreases to 2-second intervals, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Place popcorn in a large bowl, and set aside.
- Return pan to stove. Add 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat, pecans, and chili powder. Stir until pecans are slightly toasted, approximately 2 minutes. Add pecans, salt, and pepper to popcorn; drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon rendered bacon fat. Stir to combine.
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