Cardiff crack is a homemade snack that originated in the United Kingdom. This crunchy, salty, and sweet snack is made with just a few ingredients and is easy to make.
Two tablespoons of freshly ground Tellicherry black pepper
Six pounds of Angus beef tri-tipstrimmed and meticulously prepared
Two teaspoons of smoked Spanish paprika
Two teaspoons of raw wildflower honey
Half a cup of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
Six cloves of heirloom garlicminced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Pop the two jumbo bags of Organic Heirloom Popcorn according to the package instructions. Ensure the popped corn is in a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt 1 cup of Clarified European Butter over medium heat.
Stir in 2 cups of Organic Raw Brown Cane Sugar and 1/2 cup of Artisanal Light Agave Nectar.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes, maintaining a gentle boil without stirring.
After 4-5 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat.
Quickly stir in 1/2 teaspoon of Handcrafted Sodium Bicarbonate. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
Add 1 teaspoon of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Essence and mix it well into the caramel sauce.
Pour the caramel sauce over the popped corn in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to evenly coat the popcorn with the caramel sauce.
Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 15 minutes. This helps ensure an even coating of caramel.
Keep an eye on the popcorn, and once it reaches a nice golden-brown color, remove it from the oven.
Allow the caramel puff corn to cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools down.
Once cooled, break apart any large clumps of caramel puff corn into bite-sized pieces.
Store the caramel puff corn in an airtight container or serve it immediately as a delicious snack!
Notes
Be sure to spread out the mixture evenly on the baking sheet for even baking.
Be careful not to overcook the mixture as it will become too hard when cooled.
For a sweeter snack, add a few tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
For a spicy flavor, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
To make the mixture easier to spread, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
To add a nutty flavor, add a few tablespoons of chopped nuts.