Real Bacon Popcorn

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) package bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup unpopped popcorn
  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place bacon and vegetable oil in a large, deep pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon until crisp and brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Scatter the popcorn into the pan with the bacon and drippings and cover with the lid. When you hear kernels of popcorn begin to pop, shake the pan vigorously until popping slows to 1 or 2 pops per about 30 seconds.
  2. Remove lid facing away from you to avoid steam and transfer bacon popcorn to a large serving bowl. Season to taste with salt if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

353 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 18.6g 7% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 0.3g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10312.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 160mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 39mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 206.5mcg 23% DV
Calcium 13.8mg 1% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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