Red Chile Bourbon Caramel Popcorn Ball Recipe

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Chef's Notes: Tips:
If you ask Santa whether he prefers red or green, he'll probably say Christmas! Leave these on the mantel for Old St.Nick, and I guarantee he'll leave extra goodies under the tree.

Ingredients:
8 cups popped popcorn unseasoned (from cup kernels)
1/2 cup salted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup (or light corn syrup)
2 tbsp. bourbon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. hot ground New Mexico Red Chile (available at loschileros.com)

Procedure:
Place popcorn in large bowl. In medium saucepan bring butter, brown sugar, and syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and boil for five minutes; remove from heat. Stir in bourbon, vanilla, salt, baking soda, and red chile. Mix well. Pour over popped corn. Mix well to distribute caramel evenly. With buttered hands, and while popcorn is still warm, scoop 1 cup portions of popcorn and squeeze tightly into balls. Place on tray covered with wax paper and chill until set.




Recipe Type: Authentic
Recipe Author: Unknown
Recipe Source: http://www.innatloretto.com/pdf/Santa-Fean---January2013.pdf

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