Movie Theater Popcorn Seriously
Transform your living room into the ultimate cinema experience with "Movie Theater Popcorn Seriously," a foolproof recipe that delivers perfectly fluffy, buttery popcorn just like your favorite theater snack—without ever leaving home. Made with aromatic refined coconut oil for even, smoky popping, and finished with drizzle-worthy clarified butter, this recipe guarantees a rich, authentic taste in every bite. For the crave-worthy finishing touch, sprinkle on fine-textured popcorn salt and, if you’re feeling indulgent, a splash of butter-flavored topping for that extra nostalgic kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect snack for movie nights, game days, or anytime you want to savor the magic of movie theater popcorn done seriously right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (refined, for neutral flavor)
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 4 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee or melted unsalted butter with solids removed)
- 1 teaspoon popcorn salt (or fine salt)
- 1 tablespoon butter-flavored popcorn topping (optional)
Instructions
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid, add the coconut oil and 3 popcorn kernels to test the heat. Place the pot over medium heat.
When the test kernels pop, carefully remove them with tongs. Add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot in an even layer and immediately cover with the lid.
Shake the pot gently every few seconds to keep the kernels moving and to prevent burning. Continue cooking until the popping slows to 1 pop every 2-3 seconds, then remove the pot from the heat.
Quickly pour the popcorn into a large bowl to prevent steam from making it soggy.
Drizzle the clarified butter evenly over the popcorn while tossing gently to ensure every piece is coated.
Sprinkle the popcorn salt (and optional butter-flavored popcorn topping, if desired) evenly over the popcorn. Toss again to mix.
Taste and adjust salt levels if necessary. Serve immediately in a bowl or paper container for the full movie theater experience!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.2 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.1 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 2394 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 164 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
