Microwave Caramel Popcorn

By: Cindy

Our category this week is tailgating and I have to honestly say that I have never been tailgating.  I think I need to remedy that soon.  I remembered a caramel popcorn recipe that Christy was given by Ann when she worked at United Community Bank and thought that would be a great tailgate food.  I am addicted to popcorn and remembered how good this caramel popcorn was and how easy it was to make.  So I made a batch tonight while I was talking to Sarah on the phone.  That's how easy this recipe is - I could make it while talking on the phone. You could serve this in a big bowl or in cute little bags but it would be great for tailgating.

2 bags of microwave popcorn, popped

1 stick butter

1/2 t salt

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup white corn syrup

1/2 t baking soda

Pop 3 quarts of popcorn (2 pkg) and put in a brown paper bag.  I used a big grocery sack. 

 In a large microwave bowl add 1 stick butter, 1/2 t salt, 1 c brown sugar, and 1/4 c white corn syrup.  Cook 4 times - 1 minute intervals stirring after each minute.  Add 1/2 t baking soda and stir.  Cook 20 seconds and stir. 

 Pour over popcorn and shake.  Cook 1 minute and shake.  Cook 1 minute and shake.  Pour in a pan and cool.  Store in an air tight container.