Pink Peppercorn and Bacon Popcorn, Justin Frankenberg, executive chef at Chuck’s Manufacturing

Suggested Movie Pairing: Reservoir Dogs

Ingredients:
1 cup white popcorn kernels
3 tbsp bacon fat
1 tsp fine sea salt
2 tsp fine ground pink peppercorns
4 strips of bacon, cooked crisp and pulverized

Steps:
1. In your popcorn machine or a pot, heat the bacon fat.
2. Add the popcorn and pop, moving it constantly to ensure that all kernels get popped.
3. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
4. Add the salt, peppercorns, and pulverized bacon and mix well. Serve while hot.

Chuck’s Manufacturing, 224 North Michigan Avenue (at Lake Street); 312-334- 6700.

Photo: Courtesy of Justin Frankenberg