Categories: Appetizers 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    1/4 c  Corn oil                            1 tb Superfine sugar 
      1    Split vanilla bean                       Salt 
    3/4 c  Popping corn                        2 tb Melted butter 
  
  Servings: 6 
   
  In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil over high heat until the oil smokes. 
  Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops.  Add vanilla bean and 
  rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. 
  Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Remove vanilla 
  bean and toss popcorn with sugar, salt, and melted butter. Scrape seeds 
  from vanilla bean and add to popcorn.