Servings:
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoon neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
- 1/2 cup popping corn
- 6 ounce bacon, minced
Preparation
Baking Directions:
1.Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
When it's hot, add the bacon and sauté until cooked.
2.Put the neutral oil in a large, deep saucepan with a lid.
Turn the heat to medium, add 3 kernels of corn, and cover.
3.When the 3 kernels pop, remove the lid and add the remaining corn.
Cover and shake the pot, holding the lid on.
Cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the popping sound stops, after about 5 minutes.
4.Turn the popcorn into a large bowl; add bacon and drizzle with rendered fat while tossing the popcorn.
Sprinkle with hot smoked paprika, salt and freshly ground pepper.
Serve immediately.
