Popcorn

| United States | Corn | Snacks

Category: Snack  ·  Serves 4

Ingredients

• ½ cup unpopped popcorn kernels
• 1 tbsp fine salt (non-iodized for those who prefer it)
• 6 tbsp clarified butter, divided
• Finely chopped herbs, such as rosemary and/or thyme (optional)
• Cayenne pepper (optional)
• Brewer's yeast (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a large stainless steel bowl (or cast-iron skillet) over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tsp clarified butter, salt, and popcorn kernels and cover with perforated aluminum foil or spatter screen.
2. Cook, shaking the pan continuously with tongs, for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until popping slows to about 3 seconds between pops.
3. Move popped corn to a large serving bowl, leaving any unpopped kernels behind.
4. Toss with melted butter, salt, and any optional seasonings. Serve warm.

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