Sweet and Salty Popcorn
This sweet and salty ghee popcorn is our go-to couch snack, made with stovetop popcorn cooked in ghee and tossed with a simple seasoning blend of sugar, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Ghee gives you all the rich, buttery flavor without the risk of burning, making it the perfect fat for stovetop popcorn.
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Servings: 7 cups
Equipment
- 1 heavy-bottomed pot/saucepan with a lid
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup popcorn
- ¼ up unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 2 tablespoons ghee other neutral oils will work here as well
Instructions
- Mix the popcorn seasoning in a small bowl.1½ teaspoon granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon paprika, 1 pinch cayenne
- Add your ghee or oil to a heavy-bottomed pot. If using ghee, wait until it is melted, then add 2-3 kernels to the pot. If using oil, you can add the kernels immediately. Cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small opening for steam to escape.2 tablespoons ghee, ⅓ cup popcorn
- Once the kernels pop, remove the pot from the heat and pour in the remaining kernels. Cover the pot again in the same way and shake the kernels, covering them with oil and distributing them evenly throughout the pot.
- Let the pot rest for 60 seconds to ensure the oil doesn't get too hot before the kernels start popping. Return the pot to medium heat.
- Allow the kernels to pop until the popping sound slows to 1-2 pops every 1-2 seconds. Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for about 15 seconds while the remaining kernels finish popping.
- Pour the popcorn into a large serving bowl. Drizzle in the melted butter and toss to coat the popcorn. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture throughout and toss again to coat all the popcorn evenly. Pop in your favorite movie and enjoy!¼ up unsalted butter, melted
Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Salty Popcorn
Amount per Serving
Calories
65
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.