8 cups plain yellow kernel popcorn, popped
8 slices bacon
1/2 cup salted butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, plus more if desired
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Pop 8 cups of yellow kernel popcorn, according to the package instructions, then place in a large bowl and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 450° F. Place bacon on a baking rack over a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Save bacon drippings. Once bacon is cool, break or cut it into small pieces.
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In a medium sized pan, melt butter over medium heat. Allow butter to brown until tiny brown specks appear and a nutty aroma develops. Once butter has browned, turn heat to low and whisk in maple syrup, half of the bacon drippings, half of the bacon bits and salt.
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Pour butter syrup over popcorn and fold over to evenly coat. Add remaining bacon on top of the butter and serve.