homemade popcorn

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.

Popcorn has always been one of my very favorite snacks, and this homemade popcorn recipe is surprisingly simple to make. Plus, it&#039;ll save you a ton of money!

Homemade Popcorn In A Microwave Recipe

Popcorn Kernels

tbsp Butter (optional)

(optional)

Pour 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels into your large bowl. Grab your plate and place it over the top of the bowl.

Transfer the bowl and plate to your microwave, and cook for 2 minutes and 45 seconds.

If your plate does not create a tight seal with the bowl, you will likely have quite a few leftover kernels. Simply find a plate that fits better and try again!

How to Make Homemade Popcorn in the Microwave: A quick and easy way to pop microwave popcorn, without oil, in a brown bag, and it's ready in minutes!

Homemade Popcorn in the Microwave

brown paper bags

popcorn kernels (We use Orville Redenbacher Corn

Popcorn Seasoning (We LOVE Kernel Season's)

Popcorn butter topping (We LOVE Orville Redenbacher's)

Open one brown paper bag, and pour in the cup of kernels.

Using the other brown paper bag, open it up and slide it down on top of the other, creating an enclosed bag for it to pop in.

Place the bag on it's side in the microwave and cook for 3-4 minutes, listening for the kernels to slow down.

NOTE: Each microwave is different and cooking times may vary. We use our popcorn sensing button, and it pops for about 3 minutes.

Remove popcorn from microwave, and gently pull the two bags apart from one another.

Caution: HOT!!

Pour one layer of the popcorn in to a large bowl.

Sprinkle with popcorn seasoning desired

Then drizzle popcorn butter on top

Repeat with another layer of seasoning.

Add another layer of popcorn, and repeat the seasoning process until all of the popcorn has been seasoned.

The best homemade popcorn is just a few minutes away—no fancy poppers necessary! Top it with browned butter and nutritional yeast and you’ve got yourself one darn delicious movie night in.

Homemade Popcorn

vegetable oil

unsalted butter,

salt

nutritional yeast

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Add the oil and two kernels of the popcorn to a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Cover and heat over high heat. Once both kernels have popped, add the remaining kernels and cover. Gently swirl the kernels in the oil to coat. Once the kernels begin to pop, about 2 minutes, shake the pot vigorously every 30-60 seconds to ensure even cooking. Once about half of the kernels have popped, crack the lid slightly to release any steam.

Once the popping slows down, remove the pot from the heat and let sit, covered, for 1 more minute.

Meanwhile, add the butter to a small saucepan. Melt over medium heat, stirring often, until the butter is foamy and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.

Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl, then evenly pour the brown butter over the popcorn. Add the salt and nutritional yeast and toss until thoroughly coated.

Homemade popcorn is FAR superior to microwave. Although it has taken me several batches to get the heat just right (my gas stove + stainless steel pot = burnt popcorn easily) I have finally mastered the stovetop popcorn! We love to use coconut oil and our popcorn ends up tasting like movie theater popcorn!

Homemade Cracker Jack

popcorn

brown sugar

corn syrup

unsalted butter (melted)

water

vanilla extract

baking soda

peanuts

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

2. Pop the popcorn. Coat a large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray, and then transfer the popcorn to the bowl; set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and water, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Continue to simmer, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 3 to 5 minutes.

4. Turn off the heat, and whisk in the vanilla and baking soda. Immediately pour the hot mixture over the popcorn. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the caramel into the popcorn until all of the popcorn is coated. Gently stir in the peanuts, and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out.

5. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Gently break up the popcorn. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Had trouble finding my granddaughters favorite snack “Cracker Jacks” so decided to try this recipe and added in extra peanuts and chocolate chips and Oh My Goodness***** Five Stars*****So good!!!!
Better than Cracker Jacks! 

Thank you so much. Been eating cracker Jack's for all my life to make it for the first time. Anticipation of it coming out well is on my mind thank you so much!

There's good and then there's insanely good. Burnt my index finger trying to steal a quick lick from the bubbling buttery gooey syrup, wafting some buttery vanilla aroma as it reached candy stage.Case closed.Yum,yum, and more yum.

Didn’t taste like Cracker Jack but it’s definitely delicious! I will be making this again!

I made this recipe a couple weeks ago and its AWESOME! 

ESPECIALLY EXTRA PEANUTS 

OMG! Making it today as well. 

Highly recommend.

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