Sunday, January 30, 2011

Sweet & Spicy Popcorn

Welcome to your new favorite snack.

Sweet & Spicy Popcorn

You have two options here. If you like drier, lighter popcorn, (and hate washing burny pots,) try option A. If you like your popcorn a little more coated and crunchy, (my preferred method,) try option B. (keep in mind with option B, it will be very important to take the popcorn off the heat just before it is done, or you will have a major mess and burned sugar.)

A)
In a large mixing bowl, combine the following:

3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne or finely ground red pepper flakes (can leave this out if you wish)

In a large pot with lid, on high heat, cook 1/2 cup popcorn in 1/4 cup oil. When you hear a second or two between pops, take popcorn off heat and toss into mixing bowl, mixing all popcorn thoroughly until all ingredients are combined well. Optional: add 2 tbsp melted butter and toss until well mixed.

B)

In large pot with lid, combine:

1/4 cup oil (canola, grapeseed, etc)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne or finely ground red pepper flakes (can leave this out if you wish)
1/2 cup popcorn

On high heat, cook all ingredients, tossing and moving pot constantly to avoid sticking and burning, until popping slows to about 1 second between pops. Remove from heat immediately and pour into large mixing bowl.

MMM! MMM!

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