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Movie Star Popcorn

SUBMITTED BY: D.A. mommy PHOTO BY: scotdog98

"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."
PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  10 Min
Original recipe yield 10 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by pkunzie
This way of making popcorn was great! After making three batches of popcorn, we ended up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by scotdog98
I really like the flavor of the peanut oil. Also, I use unsalted butter. I am not big on salty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by JUDILUTZWOODS
We eat popcorn all the time...great CHEAP snack food that our grandchildren love! You may... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2008 by kadwell
I don't know why anyone makes microwave popcorn, when the stove top method is easy and so much... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by PEACNHIM
Man! That's good stuff!!! MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by Amanda M.
Perfect blend of salt & butter! Best stovetop popcorn I've had yet. We make this recipe over... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Momi
I could live off of this popcorn. I like canola oil best and omit the butter. I let the pot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by PATRINCIA
This is okay, but using coconut oil is way better tasting! That's exactly how movie theaters... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by PARISW
I make this style of popcorn all the time using vegetable oil. This recipe is amazing I never... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2007 by GRCORGI
I love stove top popcorn. It is just as easy as microwave and it tastes much better. The...