Orange Rosemary Popcorn Recipes

POPCORN WITH ROSEMARY INFUSED OIL

Steps:

• Stir the popcorn kernels and 1/2 cup of the oil in a heavy large pot. Cover and cook over medium heat until the kernels have popped, shaking the pot halfway through cooking, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer the popcorn to a large serving bowl. Toss the popcorn with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt, to taste, and serve.
• Combine the oil and rosemary in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer the sprigs to a 4-ounce bottle or cruet. Add the oil and seal the lid. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

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.

SPICY CITRUS POPCORN

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the popcorn kernels and immediately cover with a lid. Give the pan a shake and wait until you hear the kernels starting to pop. Shake the pan again, then lower the heat to medium and continue cooking until the popping slows and the kernels are popped, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
• Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saute pan. Add the lemon zest, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Swirl to mingle the flavors. Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and serve.

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 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:

• 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.

MAPLE ROSEMARY POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F. Spray 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with cooking spray. Place popcorn in large bowl.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat syrup, butter, rosemary, orange peel and salt to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently. Cook 2 minutes without stirring. Pour syrup mixture over popcorn, stirring to coat completely. Spread popcorn in single layer in pan.
• Bake 15 minutes. Stir; bake 3 minutes longer. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container.

ORANGE ROSEMARY POPCORN

Steps:

• Microwave the butter, rosemary, orange zest, salt, and pepper uncovered in a small microwave-safe bowl on high power until the butter is melted.
• Place the hot popped corn in a serving bowl, and pour the butter mixture over it.
• Toss to blend, and serve hot.