NEELY'S BBQ POPCORN

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 stick butter, melted
2 tablespoons Neely's BBQ Seasoning, recipe follows
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

Put a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Drop a few kernels of corn in the oil to test the heat. When they begin to pop, add the rest of the corn and cover with a tight fitted lid. Shake the pan while the corn pops to keep it from burning.
Add the popcorn to a large bowl and drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with the BBQ Seasoning, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss thoroughly.
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Can be saved in an airtight container for up to 6 months.