Cracked Pepper and Honey Butter Popcorn
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible Cracked Pepper and Honey Butter Popcorn recipe! A perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, this gourmet popcorn features fluffy kernels coated in a luscious honey and melted butter mixture, enhanced with the bold kick of freshly cracked black pepper. With just a handful of pantry staples and a quick 15-minute prep and cook time, this homemade popcorn is ideal for movie nights, parties, or an indulgent treat. Its balance of flavors, from the warm sweetness of honey to the subtle heat of black pepper, will have everyone reaching for seconds. Customize to taste, serve warm, and enjoy the ultimate combination of crunch and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Popcorn kernels
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly cracked
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for popping)
Instructions
Heat a large pot on medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Place 2-3 popcorn kernels into the pot and cover with a lid to test the oil temperature.
Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot in an even layer. Cover with the lid, leaving it slightly ajar to release steam, and shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning.
Continue cooking until the popping slows down to about 2-3 seconds between pops. Remove the pot from heat, keeping the lid on, and let it sit for 30 seconds to catch any final pops.
While the popcorn pops, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in the honey, cracked black pepper, and salt until fully combined. Remove from heat.
Transfer the freshly popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the honey butter mixture over the popcorn, tossing to evenly coat all kernels.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your freshly made Cracked Pepper and Honey Butter Popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.3 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1194 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
