Pre Covid, we loved going to the movie theater. Mr G is a huge movie buff, and it was always fun to go to the theater together. We even had a pass to AMC theaters. It was our thing. I don’t know if we will ever really go back to movie theaters, even once they are open. The whole concept just seems so weird to me at the moment.
Mr G not only love movies, he also is a popcorn fanatic. Along with missing the theater experience, he has also seriously missed the amazing popcorn. Once he upgraded our surround sound system, he said they only logical next step was to get a solid at home popcorn set up going.
I’m not going to lie… I seriously teased him. Why in the world do we need anything other than the microwave junk? Popcorn is popcorn, am I right? I can admit when I am wrong, and this was one of those moments. Amazon came to my husband’s rescue, and we have our at home movie nights sorted.
Mr G did a ton of research (he is a Type 3 Wing 6) and watched a million YouTube videos about what the key ingredients and technique is for making outstanding homemade movie theater popcorn. Let me tell you. After a couple of goes, this popcorn is the real deal. If you want to step up your popcorn game, here is what you are going to need.
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MOVIE THEATER POPCORN ESSENTIALS
Most of these ingredients is going to last you FOREVER. I put everything in air tight containers and store in a cool dry place.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE MOVIE THEATER POPCORN
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 CUP POPCORN KERNELS
- 3 TBS BUTTERY COCONUT OIL
- 1/4 TSP FLAVACOL
- BUTTER FLAVOR TOPPING – TO YOUR LIKING
Place your popcorn maker over medium low heat. Add in coconut oil and let heat for three minutes, until very fragrant. Add in popcorn kernels and give the popcorn maker a few turns to evenly coat the kernels. You will start to hear the kernels simmer.
Sprinkle in the Flavacol over the kernels and stir quickly, so this doesn’t burn. Close the lid and slowly turn the handle to keep the kernels moving. You will start to hear the kernels pop. Turn, turn, turn. As it gets harder to turn the handle, lower the heat all the way down to low. Because you are constantly moving the popcorn, you can keep cooking it until you don’t hear ANY more pops.
Pour into a giant popcorn bowl and use the butter flavor topping to your desired butteryness!
We did quite a few test runs, trying to get the flavor, salt, and color just right, and this is where we landed. If you have been missing the good old days of date nights at the movies, this might make your night in a little more fun.
Let me know if you try it!
Thank you for the Movie popcorn blog, cannot wait to try it. Loved the popcorn pot. Pray tell, what is buttery coconut oil?
We miss movies in the theater so much and let’s be honest, the popcorn too! Just ordered these products from Amazon. Thanks for sharing and also to Mr G for doing the research!!
So good!! Seriously made my social isolation so much better!
My husband is the same way and I can’t wait to make this! Thank you for sharing.
Hope you enjoy! xxx