Sweet and Savory Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1-2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 5 TBSP oil (peanut or canola)
• 2 TBSP sliced pickled jalapenos or 2 sliced fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 cup popcorn
• 3 TBSP sugar

Instructions

1. Combine salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne and set aside.
2. Heat oil and jalapenos in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, and fry them about 2 minutes. Remove peppers from oil.
3. Stir turmeric into oil.
4. Add popcorn and sugar to oil, stir quickly, and cover pot.
5. Shake until popcorn stops popping, about 2 minutes.
6. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl or paper bag. The sugar is hot, so be careful.
7. Sprinkle the salt and spice mixture over popcorn. Shake bag or stir well to combine.