This movie theater popcorn recipe is the answer to that question we all ask ourselves at the movies…”Is it possible to make popcorn this good at home?” YES IT IS! My recipe is easy to follow, fast, and foolproof.
The rich buttery flavor…the saltiness…how its still a bit warm from just coming out of the cooker.
My movie theater popcorn recipe is the real deal. It will have you saying “good-bye” to the movie theaters and “hello” to your big screen TV.
Just like at the movies, youll have the option to add butter flavoring. But trust me, you wont need it!
For those of you that are into nutrition, I have a section that details the calories, fiber, protein and fat for each serving.
Youll be surprised what a low calorie snack this is when you make it at home!
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It’s a personal preference—and there are certainly people who eat both and wouldn’t even notice the difference.” AMC, Regal, and Marcus theaters use coconut oil, while Cinemark opts for canola, and other regional chains use a blend.
Next, add the Flavacol salt and popcorn
Now dump in both the salt and popcorn.
The flavacol salt is orange and very fine
Using a flexible rubber spatula, mix the kernels and salt with the oil. After mixing for about 15 seconds, spread the kernels so theyre in a single layer across the base of your pan.
Then lid the pan and watch the mixture until another kernel pops.
If after making the popcorn you feel it needs a bit more salt, fill this dredge shaker with Flavacol and add a bit more at the end.
Once a kernel pops, its telling us that a popping frenzy is about to begin.
While holding both the lid and the handle of your pan, gently shake (or slide) the pan back and forth.
The pan should only be moving about 3-4 inches back and forth.
The purpose of the shaking is twofold: First, it allows the kernels to cook more evenly. Second, it jars free any unpopped kernels that may get lodged up into the popped kernels.
Every 10 seconds or so, during the vigorous popping phase, crack the lid for a second or two.
This releases the steam inside the pan and will keep your popcorn crisp and light.
Using my two hands to gently shake the pan when the corn starts popping
Your popcorn is done when you notice that the popping has slowed way down and the kernels are popping about two or more seconds apart.
Once the popcorn is done, immediately remove the pan from the heat and dump that glorious popcorn into a large bowl.
The total popping time averages about 3 minutes. This time is from when the popcorn and salt is added until you dump it into your bowl.
A bowl of hot movie theater popcorn, ready to eat! Now all we need is a movie…
If you want the authentic movie theater experience, youll want to top your popcorn with this butter flavoring.
Its best to mix the popcorn halfway through the drizzle to get better coverage.
Only thing left to do now is to dig in and ENJOY!
Prefer a sweeter popcorn? You have to check out my Homemade Kettle Corn recipe. Its so much better than anything you would buy.
Ingredients for movie theater popcorn
Making basic popcorn is as simple as popping kernels in oil. But we arent making basic popcorn: we want movie theater popcorn!
This requires some special ingredients. They arent expensive, especially when you price them per serving, but they are necessary.
When shopping for popcorn you may see a choice between yellow and white kernels. Choose YELLOW.
This is what the theaters use because it puffs larger, which means that more buttery seasoning can stick to it.
Also, make sure to buy a quality brand. It does make a difference, and the average cost per serving will be only pennies more than the cheap stuff.
Orville Redenbacher is my prefered brand
To make buttery flavored movie theater popcorn, you need to use butter flavored coconut oil. The brand I buy from Amazon is Golden Barrel.
Although coconut oil is solid at room temperature, it doesnt have any more calories than typical vegetable oils. Both have 120 calories per tablespoon.
Movie theaters use a special seasoning salt called Flavacol.
Flavacol is made by Gold Medal Products and they own about 90% of the movie theater popcorn market.
So yeah, you need to get this.
Yes, it only comes in what will be a lifetime supply
Saying this is optional may seem a bit strange but you will see that this popcorn has great buttery flavor without adding any.
(Lets not kid ourselves though, adding this butter flavoring will take this popcorn to another level of nirvana.)
Concerned about buying these ingredients? Dont be. This popcorn is so good that youll blow through these ingredients in no time.
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FAQ
What do movie theaters use to flavor popcorn?
Is movie Theatre butter just oil?
What is the best oil for popcorn popping?
What type of oil do movie theaters use for popcorn?
In conclusion, the type of oil movie theaters use for popcorn is a mixture of coconut and canola oil. This oil blend is preferred due to its high smoke point and neutral taste. It also allows for a longer shelf life of the popped popcorn, which is vital for movie theaters to reduce food waste and increase profits.
What kind of popcorn does a movie theater use?
The movie theater uses the same type of kernels you use at home. And, it doesn’t matter if you choose to air pop, or use oil to cook it on your stove top. You are heating the kernels to increase the temperature and vapor pressure inside so they pop, resulting in beautiful, fluffy, flowery-shaped popcorn (via Lincoln Journal Star ).
Do movie theaters use coconut oil?
Movie theaters use coconut oil or a blend of canola and coconut oil for their popcorn. The oil needs to have a high smoke point and a neutral flavor to avoid altering the taste of the popcorn. The coconut oil also gives the popcorn a distinctive aroma and crisp texture that customers associate with movie theater popcorn.
How do you make movie theater popcorn?
This 3 ingredient movie theater popcorn tastes JUST like the popcorn served at the theaters! Set a large pot over medium high heat. Once the pan is warm, add the coconut oil and Flavacol. Stir the flavacol until it is dissolved in the oil. The oil should be fairly hot after a minute.