This recipe will guide you on how to make the perfect salty and buttery popcorn to enjoy while watching your favorite movies till dawn. It's a classic snack that's easy to make, and the aroma of freshly popped corn will fill your home and set the movie night mood. Grab a blanket, dim the lights, and get ready for the ultimate movie marathon.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt to taste
Directions
- In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the popcorn kernels, cover the pot with the lid, and shake gently to coat the kernels with oil.
- Continue to shake the pot occasionally to prevent the kernels from burning.
- Once you hear the popping sound, reduce the heat to low and continue shaking the pot every few seconds until the popping slows down.
- When there are only a few seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a minute to ensure all the kernels have popped.
- Carefully remove the lid, drizzle the melted butter over the popcorn, and sprinkle with salt.
- Toss the popcorn gently to evenly distribute the butter and salt.
- Transfer the popcorn to a serving bowl and enjoy while it's still warm.
