Candied Honey-Adobo Popcorn with Bacon and Lime

A sweet, savory and spicy snack, this candied popcorn recipe features the smoky flavor of adobo with the goodness of honey and the smokiness of bacon. Perfect for serving a crowd or packaging up as a unique edible gift!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Ingredients

5 slices chopped cooked bacon
10 cups prepared popcorn see note below
4-5 whole chipotle chiles in adobo
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter melted
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons honey
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

Place prepared bacon in the freezer for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
Place chiles, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, honey and lime juice in a food process, and process until mixture is smooth and frothy. Transfer to a microwave-safe dish and heat on high until mixture boils, stirring after every minute, for about 2 minutes total. Stir in bacon and season with salt, if desired.
Place popped corn in a very large bowl, and pour prepared sauce over, stirring well to coat. Transfer popcorn to a greased roasting pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow mixture to cool completely before placing in an air-tight container for storage.

Notes

If using bagged, pre-salted popcorn, there is no need to add additional salt to this recipe. If, however, you use plain kernels, additional salt should be added to taste.