BBQ Popcorn
Movie night just got smoked.
If you're still eating plain popcorn with a dash of salt and pretending you're satisfied, we need to have a serious talk. This BBQ popcorn is sweet, smoky, salty, and just the right amount of spicy—all thanks to Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub. It’s the easiest snack upgrade you’ll ever make, and once you try it, there’s no going back.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
- Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub, to taste (don’t be shy)
- Optional: melted butter for extra richness
🔥 Instructions
1. Start the Heat
Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a medium saucepan and toss in 3 popcorn kernels.
Why? Those are your heat testers. When they pop, your oil is ready for action.
2. Load the Kernels
Once the testers pop, remove the pan from heat.
Add 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels, put the lid on, and let them sit for 30 seconds. This helps everything pop evenly—no burnt ones, no sad stragglers.
3. Pop Off
Put the pot back on medium heat with the lid on.
Give it a shake every now and then to keep things moving. When the popping slows down dramatically, pull it off the heat.
4. Time to Rub
Pour your fresh, hot popcorn into a big ol’ bowl.
Now comes the fun: sprinkle a generous amount of Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub all over. Toss it up. Taste. Repeat. Keep going until every kernel’s got some attitude.
5. Optional (But Worth It)
Want to go full savage?
Melt a tablespoon of butter and drizzle it over the top before seasoning. The rub sticks better, and the flavor hits harder.
🎬 Why You’ll Never Go Back
This ain’t movie theater popcorn. This is backyard pitmaster popcorn. It's perfect for couch nights, cookout snacks, or just flexing on your snack game like a true BBQ champ.
💥 Pro Tips
- Want more smoke? Add extra rub.
- Want it sweet and spicy? Mix in a little honey before seasoning.
- Feeding a crowd? Double the batch and keep the rub handy—people will fight for the last handful.
