I used to cook my popcorn in a hot-air poppper and pretend to like it but in all honesty, I’d rather chew my own shoes. Or add copious amounts of butter. I now have a crank popcorn popper
But true happiness comes from taking our Rancho Gordo Premium Crimson Popping Corn and cooking it in a wee bit of duck fat instead of oil. It’s how I define a good time.
San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market watch: My neighbors, Catalan Family Farm, has chilaca chiles so you should get them while you can! I wrote about them earlier here.
The first time we popped the corn in duck fat it was a revelation. But sprinkling a little chile powder or smoked spanish paprika on top takes it to a whole other level.
OH YEAH !!! Thank you sir, hot air poppers blow. Hot air. Got me a big ol’ cast iron rig for muh poppin’s.
xo, Biggles
Bloviatrix, that is a great idea. I went nuts in a specialty store once and I have many boxes of the paprika.
Dr, you are correct!