Down Home BBQ Popcorn

A little sweet, some smokiness, and a hefty shake of Cajun seasoning goes into this down home Southern Louisiana-style barbecue-flavored popcorn.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
8 cups air-popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter, clarified (helps prevent sogginess; may use regular melted butter)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke*

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine brown sugar, Cajun seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder in a small bowl.
2. To clarify butter, melt 1/4 cup butter. Cool slightly, then pour off the clear melted butter layer into a small bowl. Discard the opaque milky solids that remain behind.
3. Stir the liquid smoke into the butter.
4. Place popcorn in a large bowl, and drizzle it with butter mixture. Toss to coat the popcorn well.
5. Sprinkle sugar-seasoning mixture over popcorn and toss to distribute evenly.
6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Makes 8 cups.

*Liquid smoke can be found with the barbecue sauces/condiments section of large grocery stores.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of The Popcorn Board.