By Traeger Kitchen
3 Reviews
These smoked crackerjacks make for a sweet, snack-sized treat. Popcorn and peanuts are tossed in a sweet and sticky brown sugar bourbon caramel and sprinkled with sea salt.
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16 Cup | popped popcorn |
2 Cup | lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts |
2 Cup | butter |
4 Cup | brown sugar |
1 Cup | corn syrup |
2 Teaspoon | Salt |
2 Teaspoon | baking soda |
4 Ounce | bourbon |
2 Teaspoon | vanilla extract |
To Taste | sea salt |
Step 1
Preheat the Traeger with the lid closed to 180°F; this will take about 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Step 2
Combine popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl and toss.
16 Cup popped popcorn
2 Cup lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
Step 3
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a gentle boil until the temperature reads 250 degrees on a candy thermometer.
2 Cup butter
4 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup corn syrup
2 Teaspoon Salt
Step 4
Stir in baking soda and let bubble for 1 minute. Remove from heat and while whisking, add in bourbon and vanilla. Working quickly, pour the hot caramel over the popcorn and peanuts and toss to coat.
2 Teaspoon baking soda
4 Ounce bourbon
2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Step 5
Divide the mixture in half and spread over two parchment lined baking sheets. Place directly on the grill grate and smoke for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with sea salt and let cook.
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To Taste sea salt
Step 6
Break into bite sized pieces and serve. Enjoy!
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