Popcorn Perfected

Why settle for processed popcorn when you can make it in just 10 minutes. We tweaked a version from Simply Recipes using our high smoke point, Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a delicious & healthy snack. Toss with drizzled olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt or your favorite spices.

Makes 2 quarts

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbsp Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1/3 cup high quality (preferably non GMO) popcorn kernels

  • 1 3-quart covered saucepan

  • 1 Tbsp or more (to taste)

  • Salt, spices to taste

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in saucepan over a medium flame

  2. To ensure evenly popped corn, place 3 or 4 popcorn kernels into the oil & cover the pan

  3. When the kernels pop, add 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels in an even layer

  4. Cover, remove from heat & count to 30. (This first heats the oil to the right temperature & waiting 30 seconds allows the other kernels to a near-popping temperature so when cooking resumes, they pop evenly)

  5. Return the pan to the medium heat & cover

  6. The popcorn should begin popping together. As popping increases, gently shift the pan back & forth over the heat

  7. Continue to shift the pan over the heat & for crispier popcorn keep the lid slightly ajar to release steam from pan

  8. As the popping decreases to several seconds between pops, remove pan from the heat & transfer the popcorn to a wide bowl.

  9. Lightly drizzle oil over the popcorn & toss to distribute.

  10. Season to taste & enjoy!

 

RecipesAmy WrightComment