stovetop popcorn recipe

You don&#x27;t need to hit up the movie theater to enjoy the best popcorn ever! Enjoy buttery goodness at home with this simple step-by-step tutorial.

Buttery Movie Theater Popcorn Recipe

(1 stick) butter, unsalted or salted

coconut oil

popcorn kernels

Salt,

Place the butter in a glass measuring cup...

Place the butter in a glass measuring cup with a spout. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds until foamy.  Let cool for 1-2 minutes, to allow the layers to separate.

Using a spoon, gently scoop off the foamy...

Using a spoon, gently scoop off the foamy top on the butter and discard (no need to be perfect, just get as much as you can). Set the butter aside while you make your popcorn.

In a large soup pot with a lid,...

In a large soup pot with a lid, melt the coconut oil over high heat. Add in the popcorn kernels, and swirl to coat all the kernels.

Shake the pot frequently to avoid burning. Once...

Shake the pot frequently to avoid burning. Once the first kernel pops (about a minute or two), immediately place the lid on the pot, but leave it ajar so steam can escape.

Continue shaking the pot frequently until the popping...

Continue shaking the pot frequently until the popping slows down. Once it does slow down, remove the pot from the heat and let sit for a few minutes while the final kernels pop.

Once all the kernels are done popping, slowly...

Once all the kernels are done popping, slowly stream the butter over the popcorn, stopping when you reach the opaque part of the melted butter (see photo in post). Discard the remaining butter or save for another use.

Stir the popcorn, and then season with the...

Stir the popcorn, and then season with the desired amount of salt.

The perfect stovetop popcorn--fluffy, flavorful, and never burned! You can change up the seasoning to your liking, I love the tangy and spicy combination of za&#39;atar, aleppo pepper, and lemon zest, but I&#39;ve added more options for you in the notes.  Don&#39;t forget to drizzle the popcorn with olive oil right when you take it off the stove, this will help the seasoning to stick to the popcorn rather than falling to the bottom of your bowl.

BEST Stovetop Popcorn Recipe

corn kernels

Kosher salt

Seasoning of your choice,

Heat the oil in a large saucepan with 3 popcorn kernels over medium-high heat until shimmering. Watch for the kernels to pop, as soon as they do, the oil is ready (quickly remove the 3 popcorns, so they don’t burn).

Add the rest of the popcorn kernels and cover the pan. Shake the pan to make sure the kernels are in one single layer. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat, listening for the kernels to all begin to pop, gently shake the pan back and forth a couple times. (It helps to keep a small opening at the top to allow for venting so the popcorn does not turn soggy).

Once the popping has slowed down to one pop every few seconds, the popcorn is ready (it helps if your saucepan lid is glass like this one so you can see through).

Remove the lid and transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. Immediately drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil and season generously with Kosher salt and other seasonings of your choice (I used the za’atar, Aleppo, lime zest). Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. (More popcorn seasoning options in the notes).

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