Small stainless-steel saucepan
Gentle, even heat for honey infusions and glazes.
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Hot Honey Popcorn
Fresh stovetop popcorn meets warm butter and hot honey for a sweet-and-spicy snack. A light coating keeps the popcorn from becoming too sticky.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Heat
Light crunch · Buttery · Movie-night heat
Ingredients
Servings: 4
Quantities for 4 servings
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Prep timer
05:00
Ready
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The method
- 01
Put the oil and three kernels in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat and cover.
- 02
When the test kernels pop, add the remaining kernels, cover, and shake the pan gently. Cook for 3–5 minutes, shaking occasionally, until popping slows to several seconds between pops. Remove from heat.
Step timer
03:00Ready
- 03
Melt the butter gently in a small pan and stir in hot honey. Transfer popcorn to a bowl, leaving unpopped kernels behind.
- 04
Drizzle the warm mixture very lightly while tossing, then sprinkle with salt and chili flakes. Serve immediately; the honey softens popcorn as it sits.
Times are estimates. Check doneness and any required internal temperature before serving.
A little sweet. A little heat. All yours.
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