Stovetop Herb Popcorn 1/8/15

Stovetop Herb Popcorn
Makes about 8 cups of popcorn to invite your homies over and enjoy

For those who lived with me in college already know how big of a stovetop popcorn fiend I am. So when I saw this recipe I was extra jazzed. This shit is crazy good. Screw that microwave stuff and make your own because its cheaper and WAY healthier for you. Netflix your favorite show and dig in! This keeps for a couple of days in an airtight container fi you have the self control to not scarf the entire bowl down. No judgement if you do since this is a judgement free zone.

Ingredients:
HERB TOPPING
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme or dill (I used thyme)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt (or more if ya want)

POPCORN
1 1/2 tablespoons high-heat oil like grape seed or refunded coconut (I used grape seed)
1/2 cup dried corn kernels (you can get this stuff for super cheap at the market. the yellow kernels are the best)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional but you'll probably want it for extra flavor)

ONE: Make the herb topping and mix it together in a small bowl.

TWO: Popping corns time. In a large stockpot, heat the high-heat oil over medium heat. Add 3-4 kernels, put on the lid and shake it around every now and then. Once the first kernel pops your pan is ready. Wait until you hear the other kernels pop, then add the rest. It helps to use a glass lid so you can spy on them babies while they pop. Shake the pot around every couple of seconds, you don't have to go crazy just keep things moving around in there a bit. Soon it'll sound like the fourth of July on your stove while those fuckers start popping. It's awesome. They pop fast so don't go far. Once you hear more than a couple of seconds between pops, turn off the heat. Your popcorn is ready.

THREE: Pour the popcorn into a big bowl. Pour the olive oil al over that and stir it around to try and get a bunch covered. Sprinkle in that herb blend and toss it around. Use your hands if you need to and knead the popcorn. I did it and I'm not ashamed. Taste and add more salt if desired.

Song for the Recipe: Move by Mausi
Be pumped. You just made popcorn!

Until net time.

Meg.