Who doesn’t love a big buttery bucket of popcorn while watching a movie? Its aroma and taste are absolutely delightful. However, replicating that perfect movie-like popcorn at home can be a challenge. Fear not, popcorn enthusiasts! With the right recipe and a few simple steps, you can easily make the perfect movie popcorn in the comfort of your own home. Whether you prefer a classic buttered popcorn or something more adventurous, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create a delicious and cinematic popcorn experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT POPCORN
Steps:
- Place the oil, popcorn and salt in a large, 6-quart, metal mixing bowl. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and poke 10 slits in the top with a knife.
- Place the bowl over medium heat and shake constantly using a pair of tongs to hold the bowl. Continue shaking until the popcorn finishes popping, approximately 3 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and carefully remove the foil. Stir in any salt that is on the side of the bowl.
- Melt the butter in the microwave. Slowly drizzle over the popcorn, while spinning the bowl. Serve immediately.
THEATER-STYLE BUTTERED POPCORN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Movie theaters use butter-flavored oil, which has a lower water content than butter so it makes popcorn less soggy. Real clarified butter has the same effect. To make it, melt 2 sticks butter in a glass measuring cup in the microwave. Let sit for a few minutes; the butter will separate into 3 layers. Skim off the top layer of foam, then slowly pour the clarified butter into a heatproof container; discard the bottom layer of milk solids. Use 3 tablespoons hot clarified butter for 10 cups popcorn; refrigerate the rest (it's great for sauteeing).
MOVIE-THEATER-STYLE POPCORN
Serve A-list snacks, and your next movie night (or game day) will win rave reviews. This recipe offers two deliciously different takes on popcorn: classic butter and a maple-cayenne kettle corn variation. You just need a medium stockpot with a lid to get popping.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 10m
Yield Makes about 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium heavy pot (preferably cast iron). Heat over high, stirring, until butter melts. Cover, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook, undisturbed, until kernels begin popping rapidly.
- Offset lid to create a 1/8-inch vent along one side of pot; continue cooking until popping begins to subside, about 2 minutes. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl; toss until cooled slightly, about 2 minutes. Serve.
MOVIE STAR POPCORN
With all of the artificial ingredients and disregard of our health in the store-bought microwave popcorn, I've been making homemade popcorn every weekend the old-fashioned way. I like to use peanut oil due to its high smoke point, but if you have allergies, then substitute vegetable oil.
Provided by Kali Doogarsingh
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan or pot with a lid set over medium-high heat. Pour in popcorn kernels and sprinkle enough salt to lightly cover the layer of kernels. Remember, you can always add more salt later. Add the butter to the pot and cover with the lid.
- As soon as the kernels start to pop, shake the pan back and forth across the burner constantly until the popping slows down. As soon as the pops are about 2 seconds apart, remove from the heat and pour into a serving bowl. Taste, and season with additional salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 265.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
PERFECT MOVIE POPCORN
If you want popcorn that tastes like it's from your local movie theater, make it this way! I like to make this in a wok, so there's plenty of room for popping.
Provided by Claire de Luna
Categories Lactose Free
Time 4m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour in the oil and heat the pan until oil shimmers, to about 400 degrees F(or medium high heat).
- Test one kernel by throwing it into the oil; place the lid on the popper and wait until it pops. Pour the rest of the popcorn into the pan, stirring the kernels until they are evenly coated.
- Cook for three minutes, exactly.
- Here's a tip from the Popcorn Council: "Old Maids" is a term for kernels that fail to pop and are often found at the bottom of the popcorn bowl. They can, however, be rejuvenated. The water in kernels is what causes popcorn to pop, so all you need to do is re-hydrate the dried kernels. David Woodside, author of What Makes Popcorn Pop? suggests filling "a one-quart jar three-quarters full of popcorn and adding one tablespoon of water. Cover the jar with an airtight lid and give it a few good shakes every few minutes until the popcorn has absorbed all the water. Store the jar in a cool place." Woodside says in two or three days you can test-pop a batch of kernels. If you still get old maids, add a few more drops of water to the jar, shake it, and let it sit for a few more days.
MOVIE THEATER POPCORN (SERIOUSLY)
Taking reviewers suggestions, I've modified the salt content to 1 teaspoon, thank you for the feedback. When I was a young man, I worked at a theater. One of the main differences in the way that theaters pop their corn is the addition of finely ground salt into the pot while it is popping. Well, that and that the oil is tinted yellow with coloring. You can add as little or as much salt as you like, these are just my preferences. This recipe is done on the cooktop.
Provided by StayHome Chef
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Grind the kosher salt into a fine powder in a spice/coffee grinder (this step is very important).
- In a heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Place one kernel of corn in the pot, when it pops you are ready to add the other ingredients.
- After the kernel pops, add the popcorn and the finely ground salt into the pot and cover. Give the pot a vigorous shake to distribute corn, oil and salt.
- Pop until complete, I usually pop until there is only one or two pops per second.
- Do not burn!
- One Taste and you'll see it's perfect "Movie Theater Popcorn"!
Tips:
- Use Fresh Popcorn Kernels: Fresh kernels pop better and result in fluffier popcorn.
- Proper Oil and Popcorn Ratio: Use a 1:3 ratio of oil to popcorn kernels. This ensures even popping and prevents burning.
- Use the Right Oil: Choose an oil with a high smoke point, such as coconut oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil.
- Heat the Oil Properly: Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. This ensures the popcorn kernels pop evenly.
- Add the Popcorn Kernels: Add the popcorn kernels to the hot oil and shake the pot or pan to distribute them evenly.
- Cover the Pot or Pan: Cover the pot or pan to trap the heat and steam, allowing the popcorn to pop quickly and evenly.
- Shake the Pot or Pan: Shake the pot or pan occasionally to prevent the popcorn from burning.
- Listen for the Popping Sounds: When the popping slows down significantly, remove the pot or pan from the heat.
- Season the Popcorn: Immediately transfer the popcorn to a large bowl and season it with your desired toppings. This can include salt, butter, caramel, or other seasonings.
Conclusion:
Creating perfect movie popcorn at home is an easy and enjoyable experience. By following these tips and experimenting with different flavors, you can create a delicious and cinematic snack that rivals the popcorn you get at the movie theater. So grab your favorite movie, a cozy blanket, and indulge in a delightful popcorn experience right in the comfort of your own home.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#lactose #15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #preparation #occasion #for-1-or-2 #low-protein #5-ingredients-or-less #easy #finger-food #dietary #low-carb #free-of-something #low-in-something #number-of-servings #presentation
You'll also love