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How to Make Popcorn
Perfectly salty, buttery, and crunchy this homemade popcorn recipe makes the ultimate bowl of popcorn.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
14
cups
Calories:
85 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon popcorn salt see note
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 4 tablespoons ghee melted, or clarified butter
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once melted, add 3 popcorn kernels. Once those kernels pop, add the salt and the rest of the popcorn kernels and swirl. Cover and remove from the heat for 30 seconds.
- Return to medium heat and, leaving the lid slightly ajar, shake occasionally while the popcorn pops. Once you hear the popping to slow to 2 or 3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat and transfer the popcorn into a large serving bowl.
- Add the ghee to the hot pot (no need to turn the heat back on), then once it's melted, drizzle over the popcorn and toss to combine. Taste and add more salt, if desired, then serve.
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Notes
- Coconut Oil: This will impart the best taste and texture, but you can substitute vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil.
- Ghee: The key to keeping the popcorn crisp and not soggy! You can buy ghee at most stores now, but you can also make your own clarified butter (see post above for instructions).
- Alternative Cooking Methods: See the post above for instructions on making popcorn in an InstantPot and the microwave.
- Storage: Allow the popcorn to cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.