Popcorn (in Popcorn Maker)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (1/2 cup max)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or another high-smoke-point oil)
• 2 tbsp butter, room temperature
• Salt to taste

References

Equipment

Pampered Chef Electric Pop & Stir

Total time

5–8 min

Makes

Up to 16 cups

Directions

1. Add 2 tbsp of vegetable oil and up to 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pan.
2. Cut 2 tbsp of room-temperature butter into small slices and lay them over the vents in the lid to melt down as it pops.
3. Run the POP setting until pops are about 3 seconds apart, 5–8 minutes, then turn off.
4. Sift out any unpopped kernels, pour into a bowl, and toss with the melted butter and salt while warm.

Variants & Notes

• Keep butter on the lid only — it scorches on the hot cooking plate.
• Use a high-smoke-point oil (canola, vegetable, grapeseed, peanut, refined coconut or avocado); skip extra-virgin olive oil.
• Season while warm so it sticks. Try kettle corn (sugar + salt), Chicago-style (caramel + cheddar), or cinnamon sugar.