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  • Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
  • When it comes to movie watching munchies, it’s really hard to beat popcorn, especially when it’s in ball form, studded with a ton of bacon bits, and held together with lots of sweet, sticky caramel. Enjoy!
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Комментарии • 363

  • @alexhurst3986
    @alexhurst3986 2 года назад +115

    I was giggling when you said "don't squeeze your balls too hard" but I lost it when you said "please stop laughing" This is the reason I freaking LOVE your channel.

    • @emmaharrison1399
      @emmaharrison1399 2 года назад +3

      And then he said these balls are great with nuts!!!

    • @w0fo
      @w0fo 2 года назад +1

      same hhahahha

  • @brib_brib_brib_bri
    @brib_brib_brib_bri 2 года назад +19

    I never get tired of the "round the outside, round the outside, round the outside" gag. Makes me laugh every time.

  • @scottvogel8477
    @scottvogel8477 2 года назад +75

    What amazing me is that evey week Chef John is able to come up with a "You are after all..."

    • @allensturdivant3044
      @allensturdivant3044 2 года назад +22

      You are after all the Hulk Hogan of your ongoing slogan!

    • @lunayen
      @lunayen 2 года назад

      I'm sure that he has an excel spreadsheet with a whole list of words and names written down that he pairs together.

  • @chipacabra
    @chipacabra 2 года назад +33

    That first camera angle made the cup basically invisible, so for a moment I thought Chef John was straining his bacon grease out directly onto his countertop like it's a batch of nachos or something

  • @piss-n-vinegar8457
    @piss-n-vinegar8457 2 года назад +202

    My 6 year old grandson is a bacon and popcorn fanatic, I HAVE to make this for him. I’m so excited, thanks for the fun idea. Oh wow, they might be customized for Halloween too👍❤️👍

    • @Wanapelei
      @Wanapelei 2 года назад +5

      That’s a great idea 🎃👍

    • @mangopilar
      @mangopilar 2 года назад +9

      Your definitely a fun grandma alright, he is very lucky to have you in his life.

    • @mabylene
      @mabylene 2 года назад +3

      I was thinking this would be great for Halloween as well!

    • @rlochary9352
      @rlochary9352 2 года назад

      @@mangopilar p

    • @tillarosayoung6994
      @tillarosayoung6994 2 года назад

      Hi chef John you always outdo yourself that is awesome I'm a bacon lover popcorn and potatoes my favorite foods all wrapped in one excellent!!!!!!!!!!😋😋😋😋😋😋

  • @MindKontrolUltimateLevel3
    @MindKontrolUltimateLevel3 2 года назад +42

    "If it starts to look foamy, its almost done homie"
    Indeed Chef John.
    Indeed!!!

  • @KMcKee-qn6bo
    @KMcKee-qn6bo 2 года назад +29

    If I start shaking my iPad from side to side, exactly opposite of how Chef John shakes his pan... the pan seems to be standing still. I say that for any of you who have nothing better to do with your life. Or for any of you who are easily bored, no matter how entertaining Chef John actually is.

    • @calliemendoza8563
      @calliemendoza8563 2 года назад +2

      You have me over here shaking my iPad 😫 but nothing happened.

    • @camouflagejumpsuit
      @camouflagejumpsuit 2 года назад

      @@calliemendoza8563 lol

    • @vinstinct
      @vinstinct 2 года назад +1

      I always watch on my TV. Hope i don't break it. Gotta try it.

  • @Inferno623
    @Inferno623 2 года назад +43

    "You are after all the Marlon Brando, of how to grease your hand, bro" It takes two to tango, Chef

    • @davenatale850
      @davenatale850 2 года назад +7

      Nice! I was waiting for someone to respond to that reference.

  • @Heidegaff
    @Heidegaff 2 года назад +61

    Chef John is one of the few human beings that manages to make me smile.

    • @AliceNLi
      @AliceNLi 2 года назад

      Listen to some Jordan Peterson and abandon this cynical life attitude :)

  • @PumpkinPails
    @PumpkinPails 2 года назад +38

    Trying these on Friday, and then again multiple times in October, because it seems like the perfect snack for spooky movie nights with some cider.

    • @michaelf8221
      @michaelf8221 2 года назад

      I plan to have these for breakfast, have these for lunch, and be dead by dinner!

  • @dantemlima
    @dantemlima 2 года назад +9

    Thank you, Chef John. I'm a Brazillian fan! Love your show. I'm addicted to popcorn. Never seen bacon popcorn balls, though. Now it's imperative that I try then.

  • @jaymiller12
    @jaymiller12 2 года назад +152

    This is the type of food stoners invent when they're high.

    • @toom8rs15
      @toom8rs15 2 года назад +4

      Yup

    • @astherielleloella-ximena402
      @astherielleloella-ximena402 2 года назад +3

      Exactly

    • @dgdigital2659
      @dgdigital2659 2 года назад +5

      Why Do you think that
      ✌️😅✌️😊💨

    • @vchavez09
      @vchavez09 2 года назад +2

      Chef and the mrs 😂

    • @9753flyer
      @9753flyer 2 года назад +2

      As soon as I saw the title I thought that exact thing... who knew chef John was a stoner 😂

  • @dgdigital2659
    @dgdigital2659 2 года назад +79

    I'm thinking about using a greased muffin tin lightly packed with the bacon caramel corn then drizzle melted dark chocolate on top and let chill😋

    • @pame4345
      @pame4345 2 года назад +8

      You’re a genius!

    • @a2ndopynyn
      @a2ndopynyn 2 года назад +3

      That IS a good idea. I was thinking about adding some mini (or even regular) chocolate chips to the mix.

    • @lynnstlaurent6789
      @lynnstlaurent6789 2 года назад +5

      Let me know when to come by 😃

    • @dla1509
      @dla1509 2 года назад +6

      With sea salt sprinkled on top.

    • @debradowling800
      @debradowling800 2 года назад +1

      God bless you!

  • @jayena
    @jayena 2 года назад +21

    These would be good for a party, you could put them in cupcake wrappers to 'pretty' them up a bit. I would definitely like to try one of these!

    • @jayena
      @jayena 2 года назад

      @H H You could make these smaller or whatever size you want, I don't see the size affecting the taste at all :)

    • @samuelhowie4543
      @samuelhowie4543 2 года назад

      @@jayena slider popcorn balls. I like it.

  • @fellgeri720
    @fellgeri720 2 года назад +7

    I'm glad you included how to make the caramel sauce. I've tried many times before using other youtube videos with varied success.

  • @lostplshelp
    @lostplshelp 2 года назад +216

    This looks simultaneously delicious and disgusting. I think I'm going to make some tonight.

  • @katherinelinkous6249
    @katherinelinkous6249 2 года назад +60

    I felt so guilty, then surprised when he said not to squeeze the balls too tightly. Then he said don't laugh. 🙄🙄🙄

    • @sandraholder1010
      @sandraholder1010 2 года назад

      You can just pour it out in a lightly greased dish press and cut in squares. I usually do that for my kids and for birthday parties.

  • @t.twotimes2749
    @t.twotimes2749 2 года назад +7

    You’re speaking to my heart with this one, Chef!

  • @brenthooton3412
    @brenthooton3412 2 года назад +14

    Must... resist... going full Pete Schweddy with the double entendres...

  • @barbararey4337
    @barbararey4337 2 года назад +2

    I have been watching and recommending Chef John's videos for years. When I read the description I literally said, "Wow!" and had to watch this right away. Thanks for another wonderful recipe. Enjoy. :)

  • @esmee6308
    @esmee6308 2 года назад +10

    "Don't eat your ingredients whilst they're cooling down" Don't call me out like that. :

  • @Marie-pb2zy
    @Marie-pb2zy Год назад

    I LOVE your humor in your videos. It really makes it entertaining on top of learning a great recipe. Just a delightful experience.

  • @daveb9342
    @daveb9342 2 года назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Delicious. Great job Chef John.

  • @0T772
    @0T772 2 года назад +2

    I love your videos, my sister and I have seen you for years, thank you for Amazing content!!!

  • @CookinWithSquirrl
    @CookinWithSquirrl 2 года назад +6

    You had me at... any one of those words.

  • @kshofat4
    @kshofat4 2 года назад

    Another fine recipe. Thank you for these. I have learned a lot from you.

  • @jeannecooke4862
    @jeannecooke4862 2 года назад

    Divine!!! Thank you for sharing your video!!!

  • @AstroDenny
    @AstroDenny 2 года назад +1

    This is a beauty, Chef John. I'll be making these for movie night this week!

  • @lavernaturner4757
    @lavernaturner4757 2 года назад +2

    I'm definitely trying this recipe! They look delicious! Thank You

    • @CookingwithYarda
      @CookingwithYarda 2 года назад +2

      Yeah, it's certainly interesting recipe, I'll try it too ;-)

  • @messinareed4635
    @messinareed4635 2 года назад

    A major treat for a family fun Halloween movie and snacks! Kids and I are drooling to make this! Fantastic idea! Thank you Chef John!

  • @lisamessiana1032
    @lisamessiana1032 2 года назад

    WOW! I will definitely enjoy this❣️😋 Thank u🌟

  • @ginasellers3207
    @ginasellers3207 2 года назад

    I love popcorn popped in bacon grease. I will definitely be making these popcorn balls. Yummy!

  • @SS4Xani
    @SS4Xani 2 года назад +2

    Chef John: "We do not - under any circumstances - want to squeeze our balls too hard!"
    Every living man on the planet: *reflexively winces*

  • @HowToCuisine
    @HowToCuisine 2 года назад +2

    Looks so delicious! Can't wait to try this! 😍

  • @irangles9128
    @irangles9128 2 года назад

    You are a genius🤗 will love to try this.

  • @ixaldorran7867
    @ixaldorran7867 2 года назад +3

    Mother of god. I would never of thought to combine these.

  • @AvaT42
    @AvaT42 2 года назад

    I got to try this, it looks delicious ❣️

  • @grannygooch706
    @grannygooch706 2 года назад

    Going to make this weekend. Yummy 😋

  • @Annakist76
    @Annakist76 2 года назад +23

    This is one of those times where I become painfully aware that I am not American...

  • @peterlarsen7779
    @peterlarsen7779 2 года назад

    That caramel sauce is PERFECT for Danish sugar browned (caramelized) potatos which we enjoy with our Christmas roast duck and/or roast pork belly which some have at Christmas as well... The roast pork is quite often enjoyed as the Sunday dinner.

  • @maryc7830
    @maryc7830 2 года назад +1

    Yummy! Fall is almost here!!! 🍁🍂

  • @S1L3NTG4M3R
    @S1L3NTG4M3R 2 года назад +2

    THANKS

  • @stacyhackney6100
    @stacyhackney6100 2 года назад

    Thanks Chef J.

  • @kdmdlo
    @kdmdlo 2 года назад

    Chef John is the man! Another great idea that I will be borrowing.

  • @JohnDoe3.14
    @JohnDoe3.14 2 года назад

    This video is perfect for a drinking game. A drink every time Chef John says balls

  • @lindainparis7349
    @lindainparis7349 2 года назад +4

    Oh Grand Magician of Kismet
    Best U-tuber Chef of Internet
    Who grants food wishes
    On how to cook dishes
    Delicious and without gadget
    Your Culinary Inspiration
    Affects many a Nation
    Using scales not sticks or cups
    So please hear this plea
    And not just from me
    Give WEIGHTS to avoid screw-ups

  • @lauralutz4538
    @lauralutz4538 2 года назад +1

    OMG!! Chef, was this a heavenly inspiration?

  • @chipmanhunter
    @chipmanhunter 2 года назад +28

    Who thought of this beautiful monstrosity? I want to shake their hands.

    • @iluvgalina
      @iluvgalina 2 года назад +7

      be careful, their hands are coated with butter

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 2 года назад +2

      If you shake their hands too vigorously, they will have a heart attack.

  • @PigRipperLAW
    @PigRipperLAW 2 года назад

    I love your videos man! Thank you 🧑‍🍳🍳

  • @terencem8795
    @terencem8795 2 года назад +8

    That's it Chef John, you had me at bacon!❤✌

    • @a2ndopynyn
      @a2ndopynyn 2 года назад

      Oh yeah? Got two more words for you:
      Chocolate. Chips.

  • @CM_Burns
    @CM_Burns 2 года назад +9

    You are the Jason Bourne of your Bacon Caramel Popcorn.

    • @CookingwithYarda
      @CookingwithYarda 2 года назад +2

      Or Marlon Brando, of your butter ;-) (Last tango in Paris)

  • @punkin62
    @punkin62 2 года назад

    looks yummy

  • @ohforcryingoutloud
    @ohforcryingoutloud 2 года назад

    This sounds awesome. My favorite popcorn ever: Standard popcorn, but instead of just 2 TB of melted butter with salt, 2 TB melted butter and maybe a teaspoon of high quality bacon fat, from really good bacon. So delicious.

  • @chocolateyes6208
    @chocolateyes6208 2 года назад

    Bacon coupled with anything sweet is just straight up AMAZING!!

  • @Christian-hz2ms
    @Christian-hz2ms 2 года назад +1

    I have a feeling this one is going to be a huge hit with my family!

  • @rickforse8518
    @rickforse8518 2 года назад

    Oh Chef John, this one is just "dripping" with double entendre. Love it! Especially love the NETFLIX and Chill reference. How many people even got that one? You are a true genius.

  • @WhatsSheMaking
    @WhatsSheMaking 2 года назад

    That's a combination worth trying!

  • @lauriegelinas257
    @lauriegelinas257 2 года назад +1

    This is next level popcorn happiness!

  • @magicfungi
    @magicfungi 2 года назад +2

    "The Eartha Kitts of how to grease your mitts"

  • @katherinemaas6712
    @katherinemaas6712 2 года назад

    OMG! Bacon! Caramel! I can't unhear it! I'm going to have to make this. Going out to get some Tums first.

  • @pokerace420
    @pokerace420 2 года назад

    Chef John still killing it.

  • @fishbone08070
    @fishbone08070 2 года назад

    Dude! you always make me hungry!

  • @Jules1280
    @Jules1280 2 года назад

    I can remember making popcorn balls when I was a kid. My mom would invite the kids on the block over and we would pull our own taffy and help make the popcorn balls. We would always give out popcorn balls at Halloween. Good memories!
    I think I will try your recipe and maybe add some pecans. Blessings!

  • @elleohai
    @elleohai 2 года назад +1

    just the title alone makes me happy. You know us too well ♥

  • @acouragefann
    @acouragefann 2 года назад +4

    I'm tempted to shape these into logs and put them on a skewer or similar implement for sweet baconpopcornsicles O:

  • @lrreid
    @lrreid 2 года назад +1

    Looks Amazing!!! I wonder would it work with rice Krispy treats.

  • @ssippishark
    @ssippishark 2 года назад

    At 5::22 I completely got your reference and could not stop laughing through the rest

  • @tobydoggo5412
    @tobydoggo5412 2 года назад

    This reminds me of the COVID popcorn balls that were made last Halloween. Must try it with bacon

  • @HugoHugunin
    @HugoHugunin 2 года назад +3

    "Shape our balls"
    Hehe hehe hehe...

  • @alpha2foxtrotnunya880
    @alpha2foxtrotnunya880 2 года назад

    Sweet!

  • @hamentaschen
    @hamentaschen 2 года назад +4

    "Brawndo...It's got what plants crave."

  • @suzannehedderly1331
    @suzannehedderly1331 2 года назад

    My mother used to make popcorn balls for Halloween. But that was in a time when people didn't do cruel things and eating homemade Halloween treats was ok. I looooved them!

  • @CookingwithYarda
    @CookingwithYarda 2 года назад +8

    My three favourite food, bacon, caramel and popcorn !! Thanks for the recipe, chef John ;-)

  • @claytonyoung9941
    @claytonyoung9941 2 года назад

    Popcorn and bacon!?!? Chef kiss chef John!

  • @videostar25
    @videostar25 2 года назад +1

    What my dog is thinking at 0:13

  • @nobody-zp8tv
    @nobody-zp8tv 2 года назад +4

    When foam you is makin
    Done be your bacon
    ~Chef J

  • @xxPenjoxx
    @xxPenjoxx 2 года назад +3

    Dammit chef, ya got me.
    I was definitely laughing 😃

  • @steelshade
    @steelshade 2 года назад

    Dude, I could totally make those!

  • @randymiller3949
    @randymiller3949 2 года назад

    Remember...eating one small piece of bacon leads to an "Achin' For More Bacon To Be Taken"!!!
    Much love from Mobile Alabama

  • @FIREBRAND38
    @FIREBRAND38 2 года назад +2

    I wonder if incorporating maple syrup into this sauce would work? I mean, maple syrup and bacon?

    • @lindainparis7349
      @lindainparis7349 2 года назад

      Anything, but anything incorporating maple syrup is great by me. Love the stuff. Let me know if it works!

  • @tinar.a.3542
    @tinar.a.3542 2 года назад +1

    Yes, please. I would add a few, good quality, dark chocolate chips, & some nuts.

  • @DonPandemoniac
    @DonPandemoniac 2 года назад +4

    I didn't know I would desire a recipe that requires buttering your hands, but I do now.

  • @Derail07
    @Derail07 2 года назад

    yum

  • @mintysingularity
    @mintysingularity 2 года назад

    "spinning around" .... like a record, baby
    . Right 'round, 'round, 'round

  • @felixmoonrocks7488
    @felixmoonrocks7488 2 года назад

    This recipe makes me think of 🍂 Fall for some reason 🙂

  • @kimnagy11
    @kimnagy11 2 года назад

    Bacon makes EVERYTHING better!!

  • @Michael-xd7sj
    @Michael-xd7sj 2 года назад

    That Last Tango joke was savage.

  • @octopus8420
    @octopus8420 2 года назад

    Bacon Caramel Popcorn Balls just gave me an earworm of "Jones' BBQ & Foot Massage"

  • @juliegogo2941
    @juliegogo2941 2 года назад

    Funny as usual! Thanks

  • @bonitamojica5254
    @bonitamojica5254 2 года назад

    Oh wow, what is this 🤔
    I would try it!

  • @Alexagrigorieff
    @Alexagrigorieff 2 года назад

    Schweddy balls. Yum

  • @rvfreetraveler
    @rvfreetraveler 2 года назад

    Yes... You caught my wife and I both laughing.

  • @NBK1122
    @NBK1122 2 года назад

    It's almost impossible to hear balls and nuts in the same sentence without your inner Beavis and Butt-head getting involved.

  • @cpckeluv1
    @cpckeluv1 2 года назад

    Yummy 🤤

  • @jalbiindolcheey2049
    @jalbiindolcheey2049 2 года назад

    I've had bacon, popcorn caramel, yet I can't imagine what this tastes like. I guess I'll have to try...

  • @blackfearjays2286
    @blackfearjays2286 2 года назад +1

    we have entered the wild west arc of food wishes

  • @keithinadhd6693
    @keithinadhd6693 2 года назад

    I have to admit, i was chuckling.

  • @DemocratsareagentsofSATAN
    @DemocratsareagentsofSATAN 2 года назад +11

    Me: Oh heck yeah these look delicious...
    My Arteries: don't you dare, don't even LOOK at them!

  • @zoflo728
    @zoflo728 2 года назад

    These balls are a great snack for the next time you Netflix and chill…

  • @richardstiffler225
    @richardstiffler225 2 года назад

    Yes Chef John...it is funny.