Best 4 Movie Theater Popcorn Seriously Recipes
Indulge in the irresistible taste of movie theater popcorn, recreated in the comfort of your own kitchen with three delectable variations – classic, sweet & salty, and cheesy. Our classic recipe delivers authentic theater-style popcorn with a secret ingredient that guarantees unbeatable flavor. For a sweet and salty treat, we've got you covered with a tantalizing combination of melted butter, sugar, and salt. And for those who love a cheesy twist, our cheesy popcorn recipe uses a blend of grated Parmesan and cheddar cheese to create a cheesy, gooey popcorn experience. Get ready to elevate your movie nights, game days, and cozy evenings with our easy-to-follow recipes and tips for achieving perfectly popped, fluffy popcorn every time.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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"!
HOMESTYLE MOVIE THEATER POPCORN
My recipe for a movie-theater-good popcorn snack. An alternate version of this may be prepared, using 1/3-1/2 cup coconut oil before popping, then seasoning with fine sea salt or popcorn salt only, after popping.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Corn
Time 7m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- FOR A NON-GREASY "POPPED-IN" BUTTER FLAVOR -- INCREASE POPPING OIL TO 1/3-1/2 CUP, THEN SKIP ADDING THE TOPPING OIL. FOR AN ALTERNATIVE VERSION, USE PURE EXPELLER-PRESSED COCONUT OIL AS THE ONLY OIL (ADD 1/3-1/2 CUP COCONUT OIL BEFORE POPPING, THEN SEASON WITH SALT).
- SELECT a large heavy-bottomed 3 quart pot with an accompanying lid and place over medium heat.
- ADD 1/4 cup Orville Redenbacher's Buttery Flavor Popping & Topping oil.
- DROP a 3 or 4 popcorn kernals into pot and cover; WAIT until at least one kernal pops.
- UNCOVER and add 1/2 cup popcorn.
- COVER again then swirl pot gently to saturate kernals.
- AFTER kernals begin to pop, shake pan every few seconds until popping slows down.
- TURN off heat when popping slows down.
- REMOVE from heat, remove lid and season popcorn immediately with salt.
- SERVE and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 0.1, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1
MOVIE THEATRE POPCORN
This method of making crispy popcorn is a family "secret" passed down from my grandmother. Try it for yourself and taste the difference.
Provided by Geema
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pop the corn using your favorite method-- I use hot air-- and place it in a roasting pan or on a cookie sheet.
- Bake the popcorn in a 200-210 degree oven for a minimum of 1 hour.
- I've let it bake for more than 4 hours and it just keeps getting better.
- Remove popcorn from oven and season with your favorite toppings-- I use olive oil and salt and sometimes a sprinkling of nutritional yeast.
- But, melted butter and salt is also delicious.
Nutrition Facts :
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.
Tips:
- Use the right popcorn kernels: Mushroom-shaped kernels are best for movie theater-style popcorn because they produce large, fluffy popcorn with a tender hull.
- Use coconut oil or canola oil: These oils have a neutral flavor and a high smoke point, making them ideal for popping popcorn.
- Add salt after popping: Salting the popcorn before popping can make it tough and chewy. Instead, add salt to taste after the popcorn has popped.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven: You need a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid to pop the popcorn in. This will give the popcorn plenty of room to pop and prevent it from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: Don't put too many kernels in the pot at once, or they won't pop properly. A good rule of thumb is to use 1/4 cup of kernels for every 4 cups of popped popcorn.
- Shake the pot constantly: Shake the pot constantly while the popcorn is popping. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the popcorn from burning.
- Listen for the popping to slow down: Once the popping starts to slow down, remove the pot from the heat. This will prevent the popcorn from burning.
- Pour the popcorn into a large bowl: Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and add salt to taste. You can also add other toppings, such as butter, melted chocolate, or caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Making movie theater-style popcorn at home is easy and fun. By following the tips in this article, you can make delicious, fluffy popcorn that is perfect for movie night or any other occasion.
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