Rosemary and Sea Salt Popcorn

A little fresh rosemary and sea salt make freshly popped popcorn the ultimate snack.

½ cup popcorn kernels
¼ cup Canola or grapeseed oil
1 Tbsp. + ½ tsp. rosemary, freshly minced
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
½ tsp. kosher or sea salt
black pepper, freshly cracked

Heat the oil large pot over medium heat. After the oil is hot, add the popcorn kernels and the 1 Tbsp. of rosemary, and then shake the pot to gently toss the kernels until they are all coated with oil. Cover with a splatter screen or a lid that is placed slightly ajar to allow the steam to escape.

Cook until the popcorn popping frequency slows to several seconds between pops. Remove from heat, allow a minute or two for any final pops, and then pour into a large bowl.

In a small saucepan combine the butter and remaining ½ tsp. of rosemary. Melt the butter over medium heat.

Drizzle over the popcorn and season with salt and pepper, tossing occasionally as you butter, salt, and pepper the popcorn.

Makes 4 servings.