Citrus Scented Popcorn

A delightful salty-sweet snack, this popcorn is reminiscent of kettle corn, but is enriched with fresh orange zest.

1/8 cup neutral tasting oil, such as canola, or vegetable
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sugar
zest of 1 orange

In a small bowl mix the sugar, salt, and orange zest, set aside. In a medium sized, lidded saucepan, pour in the oil and the popcorn kernels. Place popcorn over medium heat, secure lid, and begin to shake the pan gently. It is important to keep the popcorn moving in order to avoid scorching. Continue shaking the pan, until you begin to hear kernels popping, about 4 minutes. Once popcorn begins to vigorously pop, turn off the heat, and allow kernels to finish popping.

Pour popcorn out and into large paper grocery bag. In the same saucepan, melt the butter. Pour melted butter onto to the popcorn, then pour in the sugar-orange mixture. Close the bag, and shake popcorn vigorously to season evenly. Pour the popcorn into a bowl, and eat up.