With a proclaimed sweet tooth, I do occasionally get a serious salty one too. Lately as a healthy option I’ve been making my own popcorn. It’s so easy and tastes far better than any store bought packages or movie theatre bucket I’ve ever had. The best part? It’s totally customizable and I can even flavor it with sweet seasonings if I’m in a salty/sweet mood.
How to:
Using a large, deep pot, heat about 2 tbsp of olive oil (or coconut oil) and drop a few kernels into it on high heat. As soon as those kernels stop popping, pour in the rest of the kernels ( I use about 1/2 c), put the lid on and let the popping begin! [side note: sometimes it works best to leave the lid a little ajar]
Shake the pop every so often to prevent burning and once you hear the popping slow down, remove from the heat.
For this batch I seasoned it with chili powder, old bay seasoning and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Future seasonings to try: cumin, fresh parmesan, garlic powder, dried herbs
The husband and I loooove popcorn! Definitely trying this. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Happy Monday!
-Holly @ Eight Six Eleven
Yum! I love popcorn! Thanks for sharing this! Happy Monday!
Mmmm…this looks scrummy! 🙂
yum yum! i love popcorn!
Yum! Great idea!
Looks delicious, I love popcorn so I will have to try this out!
OMG, fresh parmesan sounds like it would be amazing!
yummers!!! I need to do this homemade more often!
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The ONLY way to eat popcorn 🙂 my fav!
My roommate makes this as her thursday night ritual before we play Wii Dance 2 – yes, we are in college but we don’t get out much haha – and I’ve been known to sneak a few nibbles, SO delicious!
xx
I love, love making homemade popcorn, I can’t even have the microwave kind anymore because it just doesn’t compare! I love your idea of adding herbs to it. Definitely making this ASAP!
I’ve always wanted to make homemade popcorn but never knew how! Your added seasonings sound really good, too!
Homemade popcorn is the best! I want to try some of your combos! I’m a big sweet salty person, so I add a little chocolate to mine (just a few chips or some m&ms or something, for just a hint of sweet!). I’m in the mood for some now!
love this not only because it’s healthier but because you can make your own flavors!
Yummy!! I’ve had a stove popcorn maker thing for years and last week used it for the first time ever. The popcorn was so good! Love the additional seasonings you used! And I need to figure out how to make real kettle corn.
yummy
-Mia xo
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Okay, this officially sounds CRAZY-delicious. And your seasoning ideas are brilliant!
xo Josie
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This sounds SO good! Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks. I’m definitely trying this! xx
I do this too! It is my fave snack ever! I put flax oil and almond cheese on it (I’m a total health nut). Yum it’s so good! xo Lisa
i love homemade popcorn. we don’t have a microwave so its the only way we go!!
What a good idea! I never even thought about doing this before!
Mmm…. homemade popcorn is definitely my fav!!!
Ohh homemade popcorn is one of my fav snacks, especially in the winter! It’s so festive + perfect for popping on a chilly night in.
xo