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Mom’s Caramel Corn

March 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Mom’s Caramel Corn

Caramelly and extra delicious, this recipe is from Tammy's mom!

Ingredients

2 cups brown sugar
2 sticks butter
1/2 cup white syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 quarts TIETZ FAMILY MUSHROOM POPCORN
* nuts are optional (toasted pecans are delicious)

Instructions

Bring the brown sugar, butter and syrup to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
Place popcorn in a lightly greased large roasting pan. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn (and nuts if desired) and bake in a 200° oven for 1 hour stirring every 10 minutes.
Cool on waxed paper before storing.

Classic Stovetop Popcorn

March 21, 2021

Classic Stovetop Popcorn

For those without a popper, here's the traditionalist's stovetop method!

Ingredients

1/3 cup TIETZ FAMILY FARMS POPCORN
1-2 tablespoons high-temperature cooking oil (peanut, grape seed, but not butter)
butter, salt, or preferred seasonings for serving

Instructions

In shallow 3 1/2-quart pan, heat oil on medium-high to 400 degrees (smoking oil is too hot). Test the oil by adding a couple corn kernels. When they pop, add 1/3 cup popcorn, cover the pan and shake gently to evenly spread the oil.
Once the popcorn starts popping, gently shake the pan moving it over the burner. Keep the lid slightly ajar to release the steam for crispier corn. When the popping begins to slow, remove the pan from the stove top. The hot oil will still pop the remaining kernels.
Season and ENJOY!

Notes

Tasty seasonings: butter, salt, sugar, caramel, cheddar cheese, Blue Heaven Blue Cheese Powder, ranch, tabasco, taco, BBQ and savory blends.

Remember, always store popcorn in an air tight glass or plastic container with a tight fitting lid.