Jamaican Jerk Popcorn
Fragrant and flavorful, this Caribbean popcorn is prepared with a jerk butter that’s simply irresistible.
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp minced, seeded scotch bonnet chili pepper
1 tsp grated lime zest
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
8 cups popped popcorn
Directions
- In small saucepan, combine butter, chili pepper, lime zest, chili powder, thyme, allspice, pepper, ginger, garlic powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, onion powder and salt. Cook over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until butter melts and mixture is fragrant.
- Place popcorn in large bowl; toss immediately with spice mixture until evenly coated.
Tip:
- Omit scotch bonnet pepper and substitute 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, if preferred.