Smoked Butter Popcorn

This is the simplest recipe in the entire collection and arguably one of the most effective. Smoked sea salt butter on freshly popped popcorn reads as deeply savory — almost meaty — on something this light and starchy. It is the kind of snack that disappears before you realize you have been eating.

Serves 2–3 
Active time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 80g popcorn kernels
• 3 tablespoons churn labs Smoked Sea Salt Butter, melted
• Neutral oil for popping

Method

1. Pop kernels in a large pot with a thin layer of neutral oil over medium-high heat, shaking frequently, until popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops.
2. Transfer immediately to a large bowl. Drizzle melted smoked sea salt butter over the top and toss thoroughly to coat.
3. Serve immediately.

Notes

The butter must be melted and poured while the popcorn is fresh and hot. Cold popcorn will not absorb it the same way. No additional salt should be needed.