Perfect Popcorn
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 3 1/2 to 4 quarts
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 491
- Total Fat
- 39
- Saturated Fat
- 15
- Carbohydrates
- 31
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 46
- Sodium
- 196
- Total: 8 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 3 min
Ingredients
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 ounces popcorn kernels, approximately 1/2 cup
1/2 teaspoon popcorn salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
- Place the oil, popcorn and salt in a large, 6-quart, metal mixing bowl. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and poke 10 slits in the top with a knife.
- Place the bowl over medium heat and shake constantly using a pair of tongs to hold the bowl. Continue shaking until the popcorn finishes popping, approximately 3 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and carefully remove the foil. Stir in any salt that is on the side of the bowl.
- Melt the butter in the microwave. Slowly drizzle over the popcorn, while spinning the bowl. Serve immediately.