When it comes to snacks, there is nothing like a fresh batch of homemade popcorn. When I hear those kernels popping rapidly and the aroma wafts through the air then tickles my nose, I am done.
Just give me a tall glass of ice cold lemonade to go with my big bowl of fresh popped popcorn and I am a happy camper.
Popcorn is a healthy snack, especially when air-popped and not smothered in tons of butter and cheese. It is also fun to make just like homemade cookies.
I enjoy most flavors of popcorn including, butter, cheese, and sea salt. You name it. Chances are I love it! One of the great things about popcorn is, it is simple and easy to make.
My mother taught me how to pop popcorn on top of the stove when I was in second or third grade. Through the years, I have popped popcorn in the microwave, with an air popper, and on top of the stove.
I discovered mom’s way of popping popcorn to be the best way of popping popcorn. Of course, I am a little biased. Ok. Maybe more than a little biased, but one thing is for certain, there is no denying mom’s popcorn is delicious.
Mom’s stovetop popcorn recipe is the best. It is simple, quick, and easy. And guess what? It only takes three ingredients – popcorn kernels, sea salt, and canola oil.
Now, here’s the thing. Mom’s popcorn recipe is adaptable, too. I figured that out one day, while I was in the kitchen preparing to pop a batch of popcorn using her recipe then decided to add a little twist to to switch it up a little. You know me, right? I am all about trying new things.
You know what I did? I decided to add a little brown sugar to mom’s popcorn recipe. You know I did! Believe me when I tell you it is amazing! OMG kind of amazing!
Talk about delicious popcorn with a hint of salt and sweet! Oh yeah! It will be extra crunchy, have a light brown tint and taste amazing. It is … Ok. I will stop talking about how good it is and show you how to make your own batch of popcorn with a hint of salt and sweet. Ready? Let’s do it!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 CUP PREMIUM POPCORN KERNELS (YELLOW OR WHITE)
1 TEASPOON COURSE SEA SALT
1 TEASPOON LIGHT BROWN SUGAR
3 TABLESPOONS OF CANOLA OIL
INSTRUCTIONS
WARM CANOLA OIL ON MEDIUM HIGH HEAT IN PAN WITH A LID
ADD SEA SALT
ADD GOLDEN BROWN OR LIGHT BROWN SUGAR
SWIRL THE SUGAR AROUND IN THE CANOLA OIL OR USE A SPOON TO MIX IT
MAKE SURE THE BROWN SUGAR MIXES WELL WITH THE CANOLA OIL (YOU CAN ALSO MIX THE BROWN SUGAR IN THE CANOLA OIL BEFORE YOU POUR IT INTO THE PAN.)
ADD PREMIUM POPCORN KERNELS
WAIT UNTIL THE POPCORN STARTS TO POP BEFORE COVERING THE POT WITH A LID
MOVE THE PAN BACK AND FORTH OVER THE HEAT TO PREVENT POPCORN FROM BURNING
THE POPCORN SHOULD BE POPPING LOUDLY AND RAPIDLY
GIVE IT ANOTHER GOOD SHAKE
WHEN THE POPPING SLOWS DOWN, REMOVE THE PAN FROM THE HEAT
POUR POPCORN INTO A BOWL IMMEDIATELY
NOTE: To make mom’s homemade popcorn, use the ingredients above, but Do Not use light brown sugar and following popping instructions.
HOW TO MAKE BUTTERED POPCORN
Use mom’s recipe above (without the brown sugar) and follow popping instructions
Pour popcorn into a bowl
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan
Pour butter over the popcorn
HOW TO MAKE HOT N SPICY POPCORN
Use mom’s recipe above (without the brown sugar) and follow popping instructions
Pour popcorn into a bowl
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan
Add 4 tablespoons (more or less to suit your taste) of your favorite hot sauce to the butter
Pour the mixture over the popcorn
HOW TO MAKE PARMESAN CHEESE POPCORN
Use mom’s recipe above (without the brown sugar) and follow popping instructions
Pour popcorn into a bowl
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan
Pour butter over the popcorn
Sprinkle with premium parmesan cheese
