Popcorn Butters Recipes

THEATER-STYLE BUTTERED POPCORN

Steps:

• Movie theaters use butter-flavored oil, which has a lower water content than butter so it makes popcorn less soggy. Real clarified butter has the same effect. To make it, melt 2 sticks butter in a glass measuring cup in the microwave. Let sit for a few minutes; the butter will separate into 3 layers. Skim off the top layer of foam, then slowly pour the clarified butter into a heatproof container; discard the bottom layer of milk solids. Use 3 tablespoons hot clarified butter for 10 cups popcorn; refrigerate the rest (it's great for sauteeing).

POPCORN BUTTERS

Steps:

• For the honey butter drizzle: Add the butter and honey to a small saucepan set over low heat. Cook until the butter and honey melt, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk together, drizzle over the popcorn in a mixing bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt. Spread on a baking sheet to dry for 10 minutes.
• For the rosemary butter drizzle: Add the butter and rosemary to a small saucepan set over low heat. Melt the butter and let simmer until the rosemary infuses into the butter, about 10 minutes. Pour over the popcorn in a mixing bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt.

BUTTERED POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in 7- to 9-quart stockpot over medium-high heat.
• Add a few popcorn kernels to hot oil and let pop. Once popped, add remaining kernels; swirl to coat in butter. Cover; reduce heat to medium. Gently shake pan while kernels pop. After 4-6 minutes and when popping slows, remove from heat. Shake pot 30 seconds or until popping stops completely.
• Pour 2 tablespoons butter over popcorn; toss to coat. Pour remaining butter over popcorn; sprinkle with salt. Toss again. Serve immediately.