When it comes to iconic Chicago foods… Italian beef and pizza may get all the attention, but let’s not forget about one of the City of Big Shoulders’ most beloved snacks: Chicago-mix Popcorn. This irresistible blend of caramel and cheddar popcorn has been a staple of Chicago’s snack scene for decades, and today we’re bringing that flavor straight to your crib. Today we’re going to craft Chicago-mix Popcorn from scratch, complete with all the sweet, savory, and cheesy goodness you’d expect from this Windy City classic 🤘🏼 Adam
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TIMESTAMPS…
What’s So Special About Garrett’s? (0:00)
Pop-a Da Popcorn (0:33)
Perfect Homemade Caramel (1:04)
Caramel-ize the Popcorn (2:34)
Brown Butter Cheddar Popcorn (3:28)
Mix & Plate (4:12)
Garrett’s vs. Adam’s (5:59)
Final Thoughts (7:31)
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INGREDIENTS…
Caramel Corn Ingredients:
3 Tbsp Neutral Oil
½ cup Popcorn Kernels, unpopped
1 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
½ stick Unsalted Butter, cubed
2 tsp Kosher Salt, more to taste
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Baking Soda
1-2 tsp Turbinado sugar (optional)
Brown Butter Cheddar Popcorn Ingredients:
3 Tbsp Neutral Oil
½ cup Popcorn Kernels, unpeopled
1 stick Unsalted Butter
1 cup Cheddar Cheese Powder
2 tsp Kosher Salt, more to taste
½ tsp MSG
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17 Comments
Looks amazing. Can you link that universal lid with handle that you use?
What brand of powdered cheddar did you use?
Yummy! I love sweet popcorn but this looks good too
The 'brain' look to the kernal is from using a specific type of corn, versus the typical 'sploded' looking style kernal….Garrett's (as well as, Nuts On Clark) use the 'brain' looking one specifically for heavier flavors because it holds the toppings better…..
Im not some all-knowing popcorn addict. I just saw it in a documentary one time on popcorn 😂
Great video, as always, Adam and team!
I had a spontaneous craving to eat popcorn tonight, and your video popped up on my screen. It was like destiny.✨✨✨✨
aint no way. U rlly bought all those subs 💀
You got that cheese link?
Garrett’s is good buuuttttt… Mariano’s has the dupe for an 1/8th price. But of course, going to take it to the next level… And make it at home now!
That’s awesome!!!!!
I work behind the popcorn factory in Lake Forest and man sometimes in the morning the smells are amazing!!!!!! I can imagine what your kitchen smelled like!!
😎👍🏻👍🏻
Gotta make this. Costco has a pretty good bag tho!
The popcorn Garretts uses in a Mushroom popcorn
Garrett's uses half "Mushroom" popcorn and half traditional butterfly popcorn in their mix. "Mushroom" popcorn is best used for coated popcorns because of its surface area and it holds up to mixing too. Ya can't beat this mix…yum!
Hi , how longer they stay fresh?
Me…. I'm some people….I will not leave without it. I also will not forgive any so called friends or family members who have returned from Chicago, without some as a gift for me.
Garrett's popcorn that as you said, "looks like a brain", is a popcorn kernel type called mushroom kernels. But it doesn't taste any different. 🧑🍳
Are cheddar popcorn soft? Since they don't have caramel and you pour melted butter on them, doesn't the popcorn feel wet? Because caramel ones end up being crunchy 🙂 Thank you!😃
They air pop there popcorn then throw it in a big copper kettle with the caramel