homemade popcorn

when i go to the movies i drool over the smell of fresh popped popcorn, but i can’t eat it all slathered in butter.  i prefer to pop some myself, season it or add earth balance to my liking, and sneak it in the theater.  it also comes in handy when i’m at home enjoying a dvd and want a good movie snack to munch on.

homemade popcorn
2 tbsp vegetable oil (i used peanut, but canola or soybean oil would work well)
1/2 c popcorn
2-3 tsp salt
other seasonings (optional)

start by adding the oil to a large pot over medium heat.  add 2-3 popcorn kernels as testers to see when the oil is hot enough.  when they pop you’ll know you can add the rest of the kernels.

it’s best if the pot has a glass lid so you can watch the progress, but keep the corn from popping right out.

keep lifting up the pot and shaking it every few seconds to keep from burning.

after 1-2 minutes the rate of popping will slow and most of the corn will appear to have popped.  turn off the heat and add salt and seasonings to taste.  i used sea salt and fresh ground lavender.

this is perfect to pop and throw in a bowl for a movie night in, or to pack up and take to a movie night out!