Best Cracked Pepper And Honey Butter Popcorn Recipes

SEASONED POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels and cover. Remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Return to heat and cook, shaking pot frequently, until popping stops, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss with desired seasonings (adding more to taste), transfer to a bowl, and serve immediately.
• SEA SALT-PEPPER: Stir together salt and pepper.
• CHILI-LIME: Combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime zest in a large bowl. Add hot popcorn, and squeeze juice from 1 large lime wedge into bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
• SESAME-PEPPER: Grind sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a spice grinder until seeds are coarsely ground. Toss hot popcorn with butter until evenly coated, then toss with sesame mixture.
• PECORINO-ROSEMARY: Stir together cheese and rosemary.
• SMOKED PAPRIKA: Season with salt to taste, then add paprika.
• SPICY-SWEET: Combine sugar, salt, garam masala, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Toss hot popcorn with butter until evenly coated, then toss with brown-sugar mixture.

MRS. MUELLER'S HONEY POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat honey and butter in a small saucepan over fairly low heat until blended, stirring.
• Remove from heat and let cool down a bit.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan or two smaller rimmed cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• In a very large bowl, combine popped popcorn and nuts, then pour syrup over and combine so everything is evenly covered with syrup.
• Spread in one layer into prepared pan (s) and bake about 10 minutes, sitrring after the first 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool in pans.
• Variation: Use any type of nuts you prefer.