I don’t go out to see movies much anymore and while I do miss that ultra-buttery movie theater popcorn I’ve discovered to joy of fresh popped popcorn at home. It’s quite simple to make and allows for endless flavor variations beyond just butter and salt. This variation is one of my favorites with spicy, meaty, full-of-flavor Mexican chorizo doing most of the heavily lifting to make this a crowd pleasing snack. This will truly spice up your next at home movie night.
Servings 4
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Ingredients
1tablespooncoconut oil
1/2cuppopcorn kernels
5ozMexican-style pork chorizo
2tbspbutter
Instructions
Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with tight fitting lid over medium high heat. Add coconut oil.
When the oil has melted and begins to lightly smoke add the popcorn kernels and stir continuously until it starts to pop. Cover with lid and reduce heat to medium low. Give the pot an occasional shake. When popping becomes infrequent turn off heat and remove lid (some popping will continue as it cools).
While popcorn is popping heat a skillet over medium heat and add chorizo. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is well browned, about 4-6 minutes. Melt in butter and stir together.
Add chorizo and butter to the popped popcorn and toss to combine. Divide into bowls and serve.
Author: Ryne J. Macht, RDN
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chorizo and eggs, chorizo popcorn, dutch oven, dutch oven popcorn, easy recipe, movie snack, popcorn