Movie Star Popcorn Recipe
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Movie Star Popcorn

By: D.A. mommy 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (127)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 187 | Total Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2010 by kadwell   view full review
I don't know why anyone makes microwave popcorn, when the stove top method is easy and so much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by PATRINCIA   view full review
This is okay, but using coconut oil is way better tasting! That's exactly how movie theaters...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by pkunzie   view full review
This way of making popcorn was great! After making three batches of popcorn, we ended up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by June Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I make this style of popcorn all the time using vegetable oil. This recipe is amazing I never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Momi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I could live off of this popcorn. I like canola oil best and omit the butter. I let the pot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by JUDILUTZWOODS   view full review
We eat popcorn all the time...great CHEAP snack food that our grandchildren love! You may...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Candace   view full review
Wonderful! I made it with Coconut Oil rather than peanut oil, and sprinkled it with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by Amanda M.   view full review
Perfect blend of salt & butter! Best stovetop popcorn I've had yet. We make this recipe over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by mom2reeglai   view full review
Delicious!!! I will never make microwave popcorn again!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really like the flavor of the peanut oil. Also, I use unsalted butter. I am not big on salty...

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