1: Preheat your oven to 250º.
2: Melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat.
3: Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup, and sea salt, and stir until boiling at the edges.
4: Lower the heat slightly and let boil until the caramel reaches 250º.
5: Remove from heat and add baking soda and bourbon, stirring until fully incorporated.
6: Stir in the bacon.
7: Divide the popcorn into two lightly greased roasting pans and coat with the caramel.
8: Mix well and place the popcorn in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to an hour, mixing every 10-15 minutes.
9: Once done, pour onto parchment or wax paper to cool and break into pieces.
