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Slacker Jacks

Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown

Show: Good Eats

Episode: Pop Culture

Slacker Jacks

Name: Slacker Jacks
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H5M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 3 ounces popped popcorn, approximately 3 quarts; 1 cup salted peanuts; 4 ounces unsalted butter; 16 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 2 cups; 1/4 cup dark corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr 5 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 45 min
Cook: 1 hr 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr 5 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 45 min
Cook: 1 hr 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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3 ounces popped popcorn, approximately 3 quarts

1 cup salted peanuts

4 ounces unsalted butter

16 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 2 cups

1/4 cup dark corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Spray a sheet pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray as well and set aside.
Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla and stir until combined. Heat the mixture until it reaches 250 degrees F, approximately 10 minutes.
Pour the syrup over the popcorn and stir to combine. You will need to work quickly because the syrup hardens rapidly. Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and bake in the oven for 1 hour. Cool completely.
Break into pieces and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.