How to Make Butter Popcorn With Sumac - A Step-by-Step Guide

Popcorn is a beloved snack that can be enjoyed in so many different ways. Whether you like it sweet, salty, or spicy, there's a popcorn recipe out there for everyone. One variation that's gaining popularity is butter popcorn with sumac. This unique twist on a classic snack combines the rich, creamy flavor of butter with the tangy, citrusy taste of sumac, resulting in a truly delicious and addictive treat.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sumac powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unpopped popcorn

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Combine butter and 1/2 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until butter is just melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir sumac, chili powder, and salt into butter-oil mixture.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add 3 popcorn kernels to the oil and cover saucepan with a lid. Once the 3 kernels have popped, the oil is ready. Add the remaining popcorn, cover saucepan, and cook popcorn, shaking saucepan constantly, until you no longer hear popping. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Transfer popcorn to a large heat-proof bowl and let sit for 2 minutes to ensure better coverage by the butter.
  • Pour half of the butter mixture in a second large bowl and swirl it around the bottom and sides; add popcorn and mix with a big spoon. Transfer the popcorn back in the first large bowl; stir again. Pour remaining half butter mixture into the second bowl and swirl around again; add the popcorn in and mix again.
  • Nutrition

    426 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 313mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 175mg