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Scary Good 25 Miso Caramel Popcorn Secrets

Miso Caramel Popcorn

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Make this Miso Caramel Popcorn for a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavor. It is a simple snack that delivers big taste.

Ingredients

  • Popcorn kernels: 1/2 cup
  • Oil (for popping): 2 tablespoons
  • White sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Light corn syrup: 1/4 cup
  • Butter: 4 tablespoons
  • Miso paste (white or yellow): 2 tablespoons
  • Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn kernels using the oil in a large pot. Remove popped corn and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Let it boil until it reaches 250 degrees F (hard-ball stage).
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the butter and miso paste until smooth.
  5. Quickly whisk in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
  6. Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn in a large bowl. Toss quickly to coat evenly.
  7. Spread the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Let the popcorn cool completely before breaking apart and serving.

Notes

  • Use white miso for a milder flavor or yellow miso for a deeper, saltier taste.
  • Do not overcook the caramel after it reaches 250 degrees F, or it may become too hard.
  • Work quickly when mixing the baking soda; the reaction happens fast.

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