Rosemary Popcorn Recipes

PECORINO AND ROSEMARY POPCORN

Steps:

• Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• In a small saucepan, gently warm 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the rosemary and gently pan-fry it until the "needles" turn light brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the rosemary. Stem the rosemary, dropping the needles onto a paper towel. Discard the stems.
• In a large pot fitted with a lid, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn the heat to medium. Add the popcorn kernels, then cover and cook, shaking the pot every 30 seconds, until the popcorn is popped, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Spread the popcorn in a single layer on the sheet tray. Season to taste with salt. Grate the pecorino all over the popcorn. Sprinkle on the fried rosemary needles. (For a more intense rosemary flavor, you can also drizzle on some of the oil the rosemary was fried in.) Toss and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with more grated pecorino.

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.

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.

ROSEMARY-CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large stockpot, covered, over high heat. When they pop, add remaining popcorn kernels. Cook, shaking pot, until popped. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Heat butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook, stirring, until butter and sugar melt and a candy thermometer reaches 255 degrees. Remove from heat, and stir in rosemary, salt, and baking soda. Pour over popcorn; toss. Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Bake, stirring occasionally, until dried, about 45 minutes. Let cool before serving. Popcorn can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.