We’ve had some big lightning and thunder storms hitting Zagreb, so yesterday we had a family movie day. I’m never sure if the kids are more excited about getting to watch a movie (Sound of Music!) or when we say, and let’s make popcorn!! Do you make it in your house? Cam and I have gotten hilariously particular about how we make ours:
Generously cover the bottom of a large saucepan with olive oil. Pour in the kernels so that they cover the bottom in a single layer. Put on the lid and turn the heat all the way up. While popping, shake the pan to keep the bottom kernels from burning. Remove from the heat once the pops begin to die down and pour right away into a big bowl. Sprinkle a good pinch of fine sea salt all over the top. My husband does 2 pinches.
It feels a little silly that I just shared how to make popcorn on the stove, but before we started making it (almost daily now!) we had no idea how to. We made a bag of microwave popcorn when we first got married and I remember looking at the ingredient list and saying, never again! This way is healthy, quick and simple and it’s one of our family’s favorite snacks. It completes a summer movie night at home every time!
Emily Stone says
Yes!! Never again will I eat the nasty microwave popcorn.
We make it on the stove too. I do it a bit different: 1/3c coconut oil on med-high, add 3 kernels until they pop, add 2/3 c kernels, cover, remove from heat for 30 seconds, then put back on for 2 minutes, shaking until I hear the popping slow down. Then add all the butter and salt (sometimes season salt and parm!). Yum! It’s the best ever. Homemade popcorn always and forever!!
Amanda Marshall says
I almost titled this post, Homemade Popcorn Forever Amen! Ha! pretty close to your words! That sounds amazing. We’ll try your way to switch things up! 🙂
Maggie says
Making this tonight!! I’ve had popcorn kernels in my pantry for the past couple weeks with the intention of popping our own popcorn, but I’ve been so nervous to do it! Haha, seems silly now that I’m writing this. My daughter is 2.5 and I’ve got The Little Mermaid and The Lion Kind on DVD (shes never seen either 🙂 ), so we’re going to do a girls’ movie night and pop some popcorn!!
Amanda says
Aw I love that. We haven’t owned a tv in 7 years (!) so when the kids get to watch something it’s a real treat – for us too!! Ours have never seen the lion king – thanks for reminding me about that one!
brittany says
yessss, amazing!!! i have had no idea how to do it, either!! i know microwave popcorn is horrible for you, so we just… don’t ever have it. i want to do this!!!
Amanda says
Do!!! It’s soooo good! We seriously make it just about EVERRY day 😉
Katie Cook says
Popcorn and the Sound of Music is my heaven. I can’t wait to introduce Avonlea to it in a few years:)
Amanda says
That movie always makes me think of you!