Firecrackers.. But Its Not Even July?

      Ever since I was a little boy I just simply loved explosions, whether it was a bottle rocket in a campfire, a chemical reaction in chemistry, or simply the childish horseplay of using Axe body spray and a lighter as a blowtorch. So it was no surprise that when my mother introduced me to the small little saltine crackers called “Firecrackers,” I fell in love with the explosion of flavor. These days it is a must for my parents to bring a batch of these spicy crackers to any social gathering that we go to because of how simple and easy it is to make.

Creating these little bundles of zest is almost a no brainer. This was my first time crafting Firecrackers and it was one of the simplest things ever. All you need is:

1 gallon Tupperware or 2 gallon Zip-Lock bag

2 Tablespoons of Cracked Red Pepper

1 packet of Ranch Seasoning Powder. (or 4 Tablespoons)

8 Oz of Pure Canola Oil (1 and 1/3 cups)

4 sleeves of regular saltine crackers (or a box of mini-saltine crackers)

 

     Basically, you can alter the recipe depending on how tolerant you are too spicy foods. I personally, have a knack for hotter treats so I like to have my parents add up to 4 tablespoons of cracked red pepper when they make them.

Procedure:

Okay, this is where things can get incredibly complicated and intense in a hurry. Simply mix the cracked red pepper, ranch seasoning powder and pure canola oil in a bowl and stir. Next, lay out the crackers in the Tupperware or Zip-Lock and pour in the liquid concoction. Shake the bag around to get the flavoring dispersed to as many crackers as possible; use your hands if you want! After mixing the crackers and solution of flavors around let it sit for 15 minutes and then flip the container and repeat for over an hour. Presto. Your firecrackers are fashioned to give you and your guests a little bite back of taste.

Your dish should look along the lines of this:

                               

Before:                        

After: