Pecorino And Rosemary Popcorn Recipes

ROSEMARY-PARMESAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Stir the popcorn kernels and 1/2 cup of the Rosemary-Infused Oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Cover and cook, shaking the pot halfway through cooking, until the kernels have popped, 8 to 9 minutes.
• Immediately transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. Add the Parmesan, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons Rosemary-Infused Oil; toss to coat.
• Combine the oil and rosemary sprigs in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• Place the rosemary sprigs in a 16-ounce bottle or cruet. Add the oil and seal the lid. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 month.

POPCORN WITH PARMESAN AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Pop the popcorn using a large, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid or a popcorn maker.
• Coat the bottom of the pot with vegetable oil and heat over low heat. Drop in 1 kernel of corn and when it pops add the remaining corn, cover and shake pan. Continue to shake pan until all the corn has popped, being careful not to burn.
• Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl. Drizzle with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cheeses. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

ROSEMARY POPCORN

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the corn and olive oil. Add the corn kernels. When the oil is very hot, the corn will start to pop. Shake the pot frequently to avoid burning. When the popping has stopped, the popcorn is finished.
• Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and butter. Try to serve warm.

ROSEMARY-PARMESAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Place rosemary on a baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 10 minutes or until crisp. Finely chop rosemary or crush using a mortar and pestle; set aside., Place popcorn in a large bowl; drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with cheese, salt, pepper and rosemary; toss to coat.

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.