By Traeger Kitchen
These pecan 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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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.16 Cup | Popcorn, Popped |
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 |
1
When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes).
2
Combine popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl and toss.
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.
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.
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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Break into bite sized pieces and serve. Enjoy!
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