Savory Herb Popcorn

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Pop Culture

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (5)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(5)

Cook Time:
3 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
3 1/2 to 4 quarts

Times:

Prep: 8 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 3 min
Total:: 11 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 ounces popcorn kernels, approximately 1/2 cup
1/2 teaspoon popcorn salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Place the oil, popcorn and salt in a large, 6-quart, metal mixing bowl. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and poke 10 slits in the top with a knife.

Place the bowl over medium heat and shake constantly using a pair of tongs to hold the bowl. Continue shaking until the popcorn finishes popping, approximately 3 minutes.

Remove the bowl from the heat and carefully remove the foil. Stir in any salt that is on the side of the bowl. Sprinkle the herbs on the popcorn and gently stir to coat.

Melt the butter in the microwave. Slowly drizzle over the popcorn, while spinning the bowl. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.

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recipe Savory Herb Popcorn
Kindred Oklahoma City, OK 08-09-2009
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Wilted popcorn ...
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

How do you keep the melted butter from "wilting" the popcorn? Every time I add the butter, it shrinks the popcorn into ...... well, it's no longer fluffy. P.S. Rating isn't my idea, was forced to rate in order to post question ...Read more
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Suzy Albertson, NY 06-03-2009
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Awesome recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I love making stove-top popcorn, and my usual recipe is just with some smoked salt and fresh pepper. I really enjoyed this... recipe. I halved the butter and, while I still found it a bit too much, you do need some to bring out the flavors. I tried toasting the first batch of herbs as suggested below, but they just dried out and lost all flavor. Fresh worked best for me, just mince the herbs extremely well. Wonderful taste, just a bit too greasy for me. I'll try 1/4th the butter or some extra virgin olive oil next time.Read more
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Megan Hillsboro, OR 10-06-2008
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Very yummy!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I really liked how this turned out. If you want to add a little extra try some Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder too. It... gives it a stronger flavor with the herbs and butter. Fantastic!Read more
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Gary Windsor Locks, CT 04-28-2007
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Excellent
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Best tasting popcorn I've had in awhile, also easy and convenient.
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Mike Dallas, TX 02-15-2007
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One of my favorite snacks
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I haven't bought store popcorn since trying this recipe. This stuff is awesome. One suggestion I'd give is to toast the... herbs lightly in a skillet before adding them to the popcorn...otherwise the flavor, aroma, and oils don't come out as much.Read more